Health Professions And Related Programs

Best Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences institutions in the US, ranked by earnings

Compare 198 U.S. colleges offering Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences by graduate earnings, cost, and outcomes. Federal data across 43 states.

Institutions
198
offering CIP 51.99
States offered
43
with a program page
With earnings data
44
College Scorecard
Degrees / yr
6,916
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$36,180
1 year after graduation
US pay
BLS OEWS 2024

About Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences programs

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 healthcare, emphasizing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. Students will explore various aspects of medicine and healthcare practices, preparing them for diverse roles in the field.

Learn more about Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

What you'll learn

Students in this program will gain foundational knowledge in biomedical sciences, medical technology, and patient care practices. Coursework may cover topics related to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment methodologies, equipping graduates with essential skills for effective healthcare delivery.

Top 44 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard, predominant credential).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ Public · Bachelor's degree
$72,62822$19,018
2Kettering College
Kettering, OH Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$70,8901565%$15,131$37,613
3University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC Public · Bachelor's degree
$56,9247271%$24,990
4Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH Public · Bachelor's degree
$56,7933850%$29,750
5Excelsior University
Albany, NY Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$52,63179$31,251
6Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,5437747%$29,518
7Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$48,4162669%$31,119$27,000
8Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT Private not-for-profit · Associate degree
$48,2919458%$30,133$39,835
9Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN Public · Bachelor's degree
$47,5701183%$23,538
10George Mason University
Fairfax, VA Public · Bachelor's degree
$45,6249368%$25,000
11University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA Public · Bachelor's degree
$44,5459085%$25,239
12Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,97311946%$27,147
13American Public University System
Charles Town, WV Private for-profit · Associate degree
$41,35092857%$10,199$8,358
14University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD Public · Bachelor's degree
$39,5245570%$20,375
15Worcester State University
Worcester, MA Public · Bachelor's degree
$39,234461%$25,000
16Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,08525186%$33,106$19,500
17University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA Public · Bachelor's degree
$39,045468%$20,844
18St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$38,3421955%$26,091$25,500
19Curry College
Milton, MA Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,921151%$28,321$27,000
20Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$36,8199479%$34,418$26,576
21University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,7976351%$23,500
22Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN Public · Associate degree
$36,180626%$22,513
23St. John's University - New York
Queens, NY Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,9732466%$27,359$27,000
24Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY Public · Associate degree
$35,7654527%$12,950
25University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,6103254%$27,500
26Boise State University
Boise, ID Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,24420160%$25,000
27Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,20316967%$26,262
28Bowling Green State University - Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,0406864%$26,000
29Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,8624934%$29,384
30University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,62121175%$26,263
31University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,4452254%$17,500
32York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC Public · Certificate degree
$32,4083030%
33Clemson University
Clemson, SC Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,18015387%$19,500
34Long Island University
Brookville, NY Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,1536557%$24,639$25,000
35Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$31,11528376%$36,137$26,000
36Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,5469346%$17,604$28,000
37University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,3254841%$25,149$26,000
38La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,6781557%$20,380$26,000
39Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI Public · Bachelor's degree
$29,22517958%$25,000
40Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO Public · Certificate degree
$28,2317433%$13,917
41Bradley University
Peoria, IL Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$27,8574276%$21,768$26,899
42East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,19610453%$20,500
43Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN Public · Associate degree
$26,2421626%
44College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID Public · Associate degree
$16,48010233%$10,209

Offered across 43 states

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Concentrations within Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

Specializations under this field (NCES CIP 2020).

  • Reserved
    CIP 51.9980

    Reserved for use by Statistics Canada

  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
    CIP 51.9999

    Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed above.

Common questions

What types of careers can I pursue with this program?+

Graduates can explore various roles in healthcare, including positions in clinical settings, public health, and healthcare administration.

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop skills in patient care, medical technology, and health promotion, among others.

Is this program suitable for someone with no prior healthcare experience?+

Yes, this program is designed for individuals at various levels of experience in healthcare.

What is the focus of the coursework?+

Coursework focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illnesses, as well as health promotion and patient management.

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