by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 46 schools (Bachelor’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 #21 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 21 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Illinois | 1 of 104 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 366 |
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 awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwestern University report a median salary of $97,673 a year. This is below $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, health professions students borrow a median amount of $14,684 in student loans. This is lower than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 36% 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 bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 18 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Northwestern University is not currently ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 61% 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 undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Northwestern University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 368 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 8 |
