by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NAU highly for health professions, placing at #296 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 296 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Arizona | 4 of 44 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 of 254 |
The following degree levels are offered in health professions at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 777 |
| Certificate | 36 |
| Master’s | 271 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
The health professions field at NAU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University awarded 777 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
NAU is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NAU earn a median of $77,206 a year. This is higher than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NAU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $23,874 in student loans. This is higher than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Read more about NAU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 224 |
| White | 431 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 75 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 36 certificate degrees in health professions.
NAU has not been ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NAU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 271 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 14 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 4 |
