by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Other Health Professions Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in other health professions. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in health professions from Purdue. This makes it the #27 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of health professions students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $47,570. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,492 for all health professions bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, health professions students borrow a median amount of $59,298 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $32,546 for all health professions majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
Learn more about Purdue tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of health professions bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in health professions from Purdue in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 226 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 223 |
| Public Health | 151 |
| Communication Sciences | 121 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.