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NAU was ranked #210 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health professions majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 810 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 927 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 190 students received their master’s degree in health professions from NAU. This makes it the #176 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 143 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #195 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 810 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health professions from NAU. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 50% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 197 |
| White | 406 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 170 |
NAU does not offer an online option for its health professions bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NAU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 246 health professions majors earned their master's degree from NAU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Northern Arizona University.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 520 |
| Communication Sciences | 230 |
| Public Health | 153 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 144 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
| Dental Support Services | 55 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 45 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 37 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.