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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Other Health Professions (Income $48-$75k)

18 Ranked Colleges
139 Degrees Awarded
$34,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 7,767 people earned their degree in other health professions, making the major the 100th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, other health professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $39,856 and had an average of $27,421 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 139 other health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in other health professions. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great other health professions programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the other health professions program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Other Health Professions (Income $48-$75k)

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northwestern University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k. Evanston, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Northwestern also made our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Other Health Professions at Northwestern

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k. Johns Hopkins University is a large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 2 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins also took the #3 spot in our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins are $59,425, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Other Health Professions at Johns Hopkins University

#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awarded 4 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue also took the #4 spot in our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Dartmouth College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k. Hanover, New Hampshire is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree health professions students whose families make $48-$75k list, Dartmouth has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth College are $58,120, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Dartmouth Other Health Professions Report

#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. UIC is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

UIC also took the #8 spot in our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036.

Full University of Illinois at Chicago Other Health Professions Report

#6

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Southern California did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715.

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#7

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Northern Illinois University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. NIU is a public institution located in Dekalb, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NIU also took the #19 spot in our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University are $11,086, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NIU Other Health Professions Report

#10 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also made our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree health professions students whose families make $48-$75k list, VCU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228.

Read full report on Other Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University

#10

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Old Dominion is a large school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 3 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree health professions students whose families make $48-$75k list, Old Dominion has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288.

Read more about Other Health Professions at Old Dominion University

#11

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#20 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

UWM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Other Health Professions at UWM

#12

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
#16 in overall quality

University of Indianapolis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. University of Indianapolis is a medium-sized school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 13 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

UIndy also took the #16 spot in our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Indianapolis are $39,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Other Health Professions at UIndy

#6 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

D'Youville College

Buffalo, New York
#20 in overall quality

D’Youville College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. D’Youville College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

D’Youville College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at D’Youville College are $19,422, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Other Health Professions at D’Youville College

#15

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
#17 in overall quality

University of Bridgeport did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. UBridgeport is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

UBridgeport also made our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at UBridgeport are $21,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Other Health Professions at UBridgeport

#17

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey

Seton Hall University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. South Orange, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Seton Hall also made our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Seton Hall University are $25,172.

Full Seton Hall Other Health Professions Report

#18

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
#9 in overall quality

Xavier University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Xavier is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Xavier also made our “Best Other Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Xavier are $12,076, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Other Health Professions at Xavier

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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