by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Purdue University Global. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 15 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level available for health professions at Purdue University Global, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,709 |
| Associate’s | 290 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 128 |
| Certificate | 949 |
| Master’s | 1,072 |
| Graduate Certificate | 121 |
| Professional Certificate | 326 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Global awarded 1,709 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Purdue University Global is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at Purdue University Global report a median salary of $55,586 a year. This is lower than $57,862, the median for all majors at Purdue University Global.
To complete a bachelor’s at Purdue University Global, health professions students accumulate a median of $33,007 in student loans. This is below $38,033, the typical median for all majors at Purdue University Global.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $13,356 |
| Fees | $21 | $1,056 |
Learn more about Purdue University Global tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 304 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 241 |
| White | 904 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 181 |
Purdue University Global granted 612 bachelor’s degrees in health/health care administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
Purdue University Global awarded 539 bachelor’s degrees in health and wellness, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (51%).
Purdue University Global awarded 254 bachelor’s degrees in dietitian assistant recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
Purdue University Global awarded 147 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
Purdue University Global granted 96 bachelor’s degrees in community health services/liaison/counseling recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
Purdue University Global granted 47 bachelor’s completions in health information/medical records administration/administrator in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
Purdue University Global conferred 14 bachelor’s completions in public health education and promotion recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (29%).
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Global conferred 290 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Purdue University Global is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Purdue University Global awarded 217 associate’s degrees in health and wellness, general recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
Purdue University Global granted 73 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Global awarded 128 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Purdue University Global has not been ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 2% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Purdue University Global were White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Purdue University Global awarded 121 undergraduate certificate completions in medical/clinical assistant in the most recent reporting year — 98% to women and 2% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).
Purdue University Global conferred 7 undergraduate certificate degrees in medical administrative/executive assistant and medical secretary in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (43%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University Global handed out 949 certificate degrees in health professions.
Purdue University Global is not currently ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of health professions certificate degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 159 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 124 |
| White | 538 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 90 |
Purdue University Global granted 407 certificate degrees in medical insurance specialist/medical biller in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Purdue University Global conferred 262 certificate degrees in dietitian assistant recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
Purdue University Global conferred 156 certificate completions in health services/allied health/health sciences, general in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
Purdue University Global granted 47 certificate completions in health information/medical records administration/administrator in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
Purdue University Global granted 47 certificate completions in health and wellness, general recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Purdue University Global awarded 22 certificate degrees in health information/medical records technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (45%).
Purdue University Global awarded 5 certificate degrees in community health services/liaison/counseling in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Purdue University Global conferred 3 certificate degrees in health/health care administration/management in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue University Global. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 1,072 |
| Graduate Certificate | 121 |
| Professional Certificate | 326 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
