Best colleges for Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences in Pennsylvania
Ranked by graduate earnings
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia, Messiah University and University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus award the most Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences degrees in Pennsylvania: 127, 107 and 104 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 20 Pennsylvania colleges offer Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences and award 638 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences program encompasses a variety of educational paths focused on the science and practice of patient care. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in…
Top 4 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh Public · Bachelor's degree | $44,545 | 104 | 85% | — | $27,000 |
| 2 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $36,819 | 127 | 79% | $34,418 | $26,576 |
| 3 | Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $70,566 | 17 | 69% | $36,413 | $27,801 |
| 4 | La Roche University Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $29,678 | 12 | 57% | $20,380 | $26,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences degrees in Pennsylvania
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia Private not-for-profit | 127 | $36,819 |
| 2 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg Private not-for-profit | 107 | Not reported |
| 3 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh Public | 104 | $44,545 |
| 4 | King's College Wilkes-Barre Private not-for-profit | 55 | Not reported |
| 5 | University of Scranton Scranton Private not-for-profit | 41 | Not reported |
| 6 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia Private not-for-profit | 38 | Not reported |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Private not-for-profit | 30 | Not reported |
| 8 | Alvernia University Reading Private not-for-profit | 29 | Not reported |
| 9 | Marywood University Scranton Private not-for-profit | 22 | Not reported |
| 10 | Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster Private not-for-profit | 17 | $70,566 |
ShowHide the other 10 Pennsylvania colleges offering Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | Philadelphia | Private not-for-profit | 15 |
| La Roche University | Pittsburgh | Private not-for-profit | 12 |
| Thiel College | Greenville | Private not-for-profit | 12 |
| Butler County Community College | Butler | Public | 11 |
| Bucks County Community College | Newtown | Public | 8 |
| Pennsylvania Institute of Technology | Media | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg | Public | 3 |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Gannon University | Erie | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| Manor College | Jenkintown | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences programs in Pennsylvania.
Which Pennsylvania colleges award the most Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences degrees?+
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia (127 graduates a year), Messiah University (107 graduates a year) and University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (104 graduates a year) award the most Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences degrees in Pennsylvania, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 20 Pennsylvania colleges offer Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences.
Which Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences program in Pennsylvania has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus tops the list at $44,545. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
What is the focus of the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences program?+
The Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences program encompasses a variety of educational paths focused on the science and practice of patient care. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in…
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