Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
Health Professions
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,162 | $88,466 to $107,977 | 45 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +2% (2023 to 2033), about 166,400 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $110,680 | +23.2% | 62,100 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,650 | +17.3% | 27,400 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $102,610 | +1.7% | 15,100 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $50,140 | +2.1% | 13,800 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $79,870 | +1.8% | 13,500 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,780 | +16.8% | 8,600 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.