Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Pennsylvania State University - University Park compares to other colleges that offer health professions.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 444 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,368 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 305 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 38 |
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 27% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the health professions majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
This health professions program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 158 |
| Nursing | 143 |
| Medicine | 135 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 104 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 53 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 48 |
| Public Health | 44 |
| Allied Health Professions | 32 |
| Medical Science | 6 |