by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in health professions at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 160 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University as a strong choice for health professions, placing at #23 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 23 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Illinois | 2 of 123 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 483 |
Here is each degree level granted in health professions at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 18 |
| Master’s | 368 |
| Doctoral | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 8 |
The health professions field at Northwestern University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 368 master’s degrees in health professions.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 160 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 106 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 35 doctoral degrees in health professions.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 6% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 4 graduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for health professions at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of health professions graduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of health professions graduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a graduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 8 professional certificate degrees in health professions.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for health professions at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of health professions professional certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of health professions professional certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a professional certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions | 66 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 18 |