In the latest year, 211 U.S. colleges awarded 6,781 degrees and certificates in Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 57% of graduates. College Factual ranks 114 schools in its 2027 Best Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences 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.
A major in Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences involves the study of Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other. Any Instructional Program In The Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other health professions and related clinical sciences is a widely-pursued major, with 6,781 degrees awarded annually. 211 colleges award other health professions and related clinical sciences 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 and related clinical sciences 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 and Related Clinical Sciences 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 and related clinical sciences schools within 33 states. In all, 211 colleges offer other health professions and related clinical sciences programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other health professions and related clinical sciences 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 |
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