by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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NAU is in the top 15% of the country for health professions. In particular, it placed #315 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 777 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 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 master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 27 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at NAU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 40% 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 doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Northern Arizona University.
This health professions program at NAU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 456 |
| Communication Sciences | 203 |
| Public Health | 191 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 139 |
| Allied Health Professions | 92 |
| Dental Support Services | 52 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 45 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 38 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 37 |