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2024 Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

309 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
129,017 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$53,119 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #2 in popularity, health professions is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 309 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of health professions. Combined, these schools handed out 129,017 degrees in health professions to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Health Professions School

Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region Your choice of health professions school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for health professions schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Health Professions Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Health Professions
Bachelor's Degrees in Health Professions
Master's Degrees in Health Professions
Doctor's Degrees in Health Professions

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Health Professions in the Middle Atlantic Region

The schools below may not offer all types of health professions degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Health Professions

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,371 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
3.7% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in health professions needs to look into University of Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 1371 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from University of Pennsylvania earn $42,124 more than the standard health professions graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2,068 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$73,218 Median Starting Salary

Johns Hopkins University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in health professions. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were approximately 2068 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University receive an earnings boost of about $20,099 over the average income of health professions graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,722 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
2.2% Growth in Graduates

Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in health professions. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were about 1722 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from Columbia University in the City of New York receive $30,869 more than the typical health professions graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,771 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
10.8% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Maryland - Baltimore if you wish to pursue a degree in health professions. Located in the large city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 1771 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UMB in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from University of Maryland - Baltimore make $29,031 more than the average health professions student.

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,903 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
4.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1903.0000000000002 health professions students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions program at New York University earn $18,461 more than the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
619 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$45,835 Median Starting Salary

UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were about 619 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year. After graduating, health professions degree recipients generally earn about $45,835 in the first five years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,217 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$96,235 Median Starting Salary

LECOM is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Erie.

There were roughly 1217 health professions students who graduated with this degree at LECOM in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine receive $43,116 more than the typical health professions grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2,113 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$72,464 Median Starting Salary

GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 2113 health professions students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from George Washington University earn $19,345 more than the typical health professions grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$64,942 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Teachers College is a great university overall.

There were roughly 93 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from Teachers College at Columbia University earn $11,823 more than the average health professions grad.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
622 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$83,190 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 622 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from Georgetown University receive an earnings boost of about $30,070 over the typical earnings of health professions graduates.

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Salus University
Elkins Park, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
411 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
17.3% Growth in Graduates

Salus University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Elkins Park.

There were about 411 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Salus University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions program at Salus University get $25,966 above the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2,005 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
9.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 8th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 2005 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at Thomas Jefferson University earn $12,751 above the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
428 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$79,894 Median Starting Salary

USciences is a private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.

There were about 428 health professions students who graduated with this degree at USciences in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions major at University of the Sciences make $26,775 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
269 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$89,544 Median Starting Salary

Weill Cornell Medical College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of New York.

There were about 269 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from Weill Cornell Medical College earn $36,425 more than the average health professions graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2,394 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
3.1% Growth in Graduates

Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. This university ranks 3rd out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 2394 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from Rutgers University - New Brunswick earn a boost of about $23,872 above the typical earnings of health professions majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,813 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
0.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 1813 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus receive an earnings boost of about $9,149 over the average income of health professions majors.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,613 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
6.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 1613 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions major at Temple University get $7,932 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,947 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
2.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 1947 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from Drexel University receive an earnings boost of around $13,409 over the typical earnings of health professions graduates.

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$64,370 Median Starting Salary

Yeshiva is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. This university ranks 17th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 66 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from Yeshiva University get an earnings boost of around $11,251 over the typical earnings of health professions majors.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
942 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
1.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 14th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 942 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from Duquesne University receive an earnings boost of around $19,768 above the typical earnings of health professions graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
572 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
4.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 572 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from University of Rochester earn $14,203 more than the average health professions grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
678 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
6.6% Growth in Graduates

SUNY Downstate is a small public university located in the large city of Brooklyn.

There were about 678 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Downstate in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University make $26,147 more than the standard health professions student.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
323 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$94,231 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 323 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at Villanova University make $41,112 above the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
29.0% Growth in Graduates

Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were approximately 124 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from Cornell University earn a boost of about $22,256 above the average income of health professions graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
647 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
3.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were approximately 647 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine make $24,775 more than the typical health professions graduate.

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Rest of the Top Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
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Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA
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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
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Widener University
Chester, PA
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Touro College
New York, NY

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
47 Hunter College New York, NY
48 Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Lancaster, PA
49 Central Penn College Summerdale, PA
50 Delaware Technical Community College - Terry Dover, DE
51 Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
52 La Salle University Philadelphia, PA
53 American University Washington, DC
54 LIU Post Brookville, NY
55 Gallaudet University Washington, DC
56 DeSales University Center Valley, PA
57 University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
58 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
59 Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD
60 Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA
61 Towson University Towson, MD

Best Health Professions Colleges by State

Explore the best health professions schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 38 12,520
Pennsylvania 38 32,026
New York 38 43,749
Maryland 37 9,911
Delaware 33 2,276
District of Columbia 33 3,522

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Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 42,404
Health & Medical Administrative Services 9,400
Allied Health Professions 8,947
Public Health 8,295
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 8,135
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 7,145
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 7,129
Medicine 6,384
Health Sciences & Services 5,991
Communication Sciences 4,106

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