Health Sciences
Health Professions · federal classification: Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,769 | $39,666 to $56,266 | 14 | 86% |
| Associate's Degree | $52,090 | $44,939 to $58,530 | 53 | 94% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,452 | $49,031 to $67,410 | 175 | 93% |
| Master's Degree | $71,468 | $51,436 to $86,484 | 26 | 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 +8% (2024 to 2034), about 15,700 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $63,000 | +4.5% | 7,900 |
| Community Health Workers | $51,030 | +11.3% | 7,800 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
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.