by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 211 U.S. colleges awarded 6,781 degrees and certificates in Other Health Professions. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 57% of graduates. College Factual ranks 114 schools in its 2027 Best Other Health Professions Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $48,901 one year after completing, rising to $70,220 after four years.
There are many areas of specialization in the Health Professions field. Some examples are nursing, dental assistant, pharmacy, veterinarian science or alternative health. There are additional majors available in more specialized fields. Some lesser-known medical professions you may want to major in include flight nursing, medical transcriptionist, sleep technician and home health aides.
Any major in the health professions will involve classes in biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and psychology. In addition to these core requirements you will also take courses unique to your specialization.
Some of these programs are available as an associate's degree, while others require a bachelor's.
A degree in Other Health Professions covers Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other health professions draws strong interest, with 6,781 degrees awarded annually. 211 colleges award other health professions degrees, an average of 32 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1,062.
By level, the 6,781 awards include 113 certificates, 1,247 associate degrees, 3,852 bachelor’s degrees, 1,366 master’s degrees and 161 doctorates.
Women earned 74% of other health professions degrees and certificates in the latest year (5,048 of 6,781). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (3,606) and Hispanic or Latino (955), and international students earned 179.
College Factual ranks 114 schools in its 2027 Best Other Health Professions Schools ranking, including 16 for associate degrees, 67 for bachelor’s degrees, 22 for master’s degrees and 4 for doctorates. It also ranks other health professions schools within 33 states. In all, 211 colleges offer other health professions programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Health Professions Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other health professions credential is the bachelor’s degree: 3,852 of the 6,781 awarded in the latest year.
Students who are interested in pursuing a career in Health Professions, Other should have strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will be working with patients proving medical care, so it important to have compassion and understanding. This will help your patients relax and trust your services. Students should also have strong critical thinking and analytical skills to observe patients and decide what medical plan they should adopt.
Health professionals work in a variety of medical locations. Flight nurses assist EMTs and doctors aboard medical helicopters. Medical transcriptionists and sleep technicians work in hospitals, doctors' offices, and medical clinics. A home health aide provides home care for the sick, injured, and elderly. These are fulltime professions that may not carry normal work hours.
Depending on the career path you decide to pursue, you may need to receive an advanced degree. Internships, summer jobs, and summer field camp programs will provide students with hands-on experience and allow them to learn the necessary skills and education level they must achieve to work in a certain field.
How long an other health professions degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 113 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1,247 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 3,852 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,366 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 161 |
There are many career options available to health professions graduates. You may decide to work in a hospital, medical clinic, doctor's office, or in the armed forces. Since you will have the skills to provide basic medical services to a variety of patients, you will be an asset to any medical center.
Other Health Professions graduates earn a median $48,901 one year after completing their program, $70,220 after four years and $64,493 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,901 |
| 4 years | $70,220 |
| 5 years | $64,493 |
Source: College Scorecard.
Other Health Professions includes 1 concentration; by graduates, the largest is Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (6,781). It has 30 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 1,030,679 degrees a year; the largest are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (318,053), Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (110,132) and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (98,474). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 6,781 |
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