Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Professions and Related Programs is the largest clinical and care-focused academic family in higher education. It spans 164 distinct majors across 2,076 colleges — from bedside nursing and dental hygiene to public health policy and health care administration. If you want to work directly with patients, manage the systems that serve them, or support the science behind diagnosis and treatment, at least one program here is built for you. Students land in this family because they want credentials that translate directly into licensed, credentialed, or certified work in health care — not a general science degree.
- Majors
- 169
- Colleges
- 2,109
- Annual completions
- 452,787
- Top career
- Registered nurses
Sorted by popularity
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Top career: Registered nurses
2,109 colleges · 237,704 completions/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
689 colleges · 32,186 completions/yr
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Top career: Medical and health services managers
565 colleges · 13,494 completions/yr
Public Health, General
Top career: Medical and health services managers
355 colleges · 11,715 completions/yr
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
503 colleges · 10,584 completions/yr
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
362 colleges · 8,522 completions/yr
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
430 colleges · 6,543 completions/yr
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
442 colleges · 6,398 completions/yr
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
319 colleges · 6,271 completions/yr
Physical Therapy Assistant
Top career: Physical therapist assistants
383 colleges · 5,215 completions/yr
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
169 colleges · 5,066 completions/yr
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Top career: Medical assistants
425 colleges · 4,734 completions/yr
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
164 colleges · 4,651 completions/yr
Health and Wellness, General
Top career: Health education specialists
197 colleges · 4,531 completions/yr
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Top career: Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
23 colleges · 4,513 completions/yr
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
113 colleges · 4,158 completions/yr
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
527 colleges · 4,072 completions/yr
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
237 colleges · 3,741 completions/yr
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Top career: Medical records specialists
306 colleges · 3,727 completions/yr
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
298 colleges · 3,373 completions/yr
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
243 colleges · 3,165 completions/yr
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
131 colleges · 2,774 completions/yr
Nursing Science
Top career: Registered nurses
31 colleges · 2,762 completions/yr
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Top career: Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
106 colleges · 2,694 completions/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
290 colleges · 2,561 completions/yr
Public Health Education and Promotion
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
123 colleges · 2,473 completions/yr
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Top career: Medical and health services managers
42 colleges · 2,344 completions/yr
Pre-Nursing Studies
115 colleges · 2,308 completions/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Top career: Healthcare support workers, all other
64 colleges · 2,220 completions/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
Top career: Registered nurses
61 colleges · 2,019 completions/yr
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Top career: Psychiatric technicians
63 colleges · 1,848 completions/yr
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
244 colleges · 1,838 completions/yr
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
42 colleges · 1,754 completions/yr
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Top career: Medical and health services managers
91 colleges · 1,579 completions/yr
Dietetics/Dietitian
Top career: Dietitians and nutritionists
134 colleges · 1,561 completions/yr
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Top career: Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
174 colleges · 1,552 completions/yr
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Top career: Medical records specialists
89 colleges · 1,542 completions/yr
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Top career: Medical and health services managers
134 colleges · 1,517 completions/yr
Public Health, Other
Top career: Medical and health services managers
39 colleges · 1,512 completions/yr
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Top career: Dental assistants
127 colleges · 1,473 completions/yr
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
94 colleges · 1,336 completions/yr
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
67 colleges · 1,296 completions/yr
Health Services Administration
Top career: Medical and health services managers
74 colleges · 1,115 completions/yr
Medical Office Management/Administration
Top career: First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
121 colleges · 1,075 completions/yr
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Top career: Healthcare support workers, all other
35 colleges · 1,065 completions/yr
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
33 colleges · 1,064 completions/yr
Nursing Administration
Top career: Registered nurses
16 colleges · 1,057 completions/yr
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Top career: Medical secretaries and administrative assistants
46 colleges · 1,031 completions/yr
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Top career: Health education specialists
88 colleges · 1,009 completions/yr
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Top career: Pharmacy technicians
128 colleges · 1,000 completions/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
89 colleges · 933 completions/yr
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
112 colleges · 906 completions/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
53 colleges · 842 completions/yr
Rehabilitation Science
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
27 colleges · 822 completions/yr
Athletic Training/Trainer
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
205 colleges · 741 completions/yr
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
Top career: Registered nurses
4 colleges · 663 completions/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
29 colleges · 603 completions/yr
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other
Top career: Nursing assistants
9 colleges · 596 completions/yr
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
55 colleges · 570 completions/yr
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
74 colleges · 560 completions/yr
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
16 colleges · 489 completions/yr
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
43 colleges · 468 completions/yr
Nursing Practice
Top career: Registered nurses
21 colleges · 459 completions/yr
Music Therapy/Therapist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
78 colleges · 443 completions/yr
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
Top career: First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
15 colleges · 413 completions/yr
Behavioral Aspects of Health
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
25 colleges · 399 completions/yr
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
75 colleges · 395 completions/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
18 colleges · 353 completions/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
43 colleges · 344 completions/yr
International Public Health/International Health
Top career: Medical and health services managers
32 colleges · 338 completions/yr
Physician Associate/Assistant
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
24 colleges · 336 completions/yr
Environmental Health
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
49 colleges · 329 completions/yr
Medical/Health Humanities
Top career: Postsecondary teachers, all other
26 colleges · 294 completions/yr
Pharmacy
Top career: Medical and health services managers
21 colleges · 261 completions/yr
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
48 colleges · 256 completions/yr
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Top career: Opticians, dispensing
24 colleges · 250 completions/yr
Dietitian Assistant
Top career: Dietetic technicians
5 colleges · 248 completions/yr
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
Top career: Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other
2 colleges · 237 completions/yr
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Top career: Health technologists and technicians, all other
24 colleges · 224 completions/yr
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Top career: Healthcare support workers, all other
21 colleges · 219 completions/yr
Clinical/Medical Social Work
Top career: Healthcare social workers
15 colleges · 216 completions/yr
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
29 colleges · 187 completions/yr
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
63 colleges · 183 completions/yr
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
36 colleges · 181 completions/yr
Art Therapy/Therapist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
52 colleges · 169 completions/yr
Audiology/Audiologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
7 colleges · 165 completions/yr
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
14 colleges · 164 completions/yr
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Top career: Registered nurses
7 colleges · 161 completions/yr
Medical Informatics
Top career: Computer occupations, all other
38 colleges · 158 completions/yr
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
8 colleges · 152 completions/yr
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Top career: Registered nurses
5 colleges · 151 completions/yr
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
30 colleges · 141 completions/yr
Histologic Technician
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
19 colleges · 134 completions/yr
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Top career: Dietitians and nutritionists
12 colleges · 133 completions/yr
Holistic/Integrative Health
Top career: Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other
12 colleges · 133 completions/yr
Pre-Physician Assistant
15 colleges · 126 completions/yr
Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
1 colleges · 111 completions/yr
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Top career: Ophthalmic medical technicians
8 colleges · 109 completions/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
16 colleges · 96 completions/yr
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Top career: Dietitians and nutritionists
10 colleges · 89 completions/yr
Dietetic Technician
Top career: Dietetic technicians
26 colleges · 87 completions/yr
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
31 colleges · 87 completions/yr
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
21 colleges · 86 completions/yr
Nursing Education
Top career: Education administrators, postsecondary
11 colleges · 82 completions/yr
Polysomnography
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
16 colleges · 78 completions/yr
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
17 colleges · 72 completions/yr
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Top career: Directors, religious activities and education
6 colleges · 65 completions/yr
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Top career: Ophthalmic medical technicians
17 colleges · 59 completions/yr
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
13 colleges · 58 completions/yr
Radiologist Assistant
Top career: Health technologists and technicians, all other
4 colleges · 58 completions/yr
Movement Therapy and Movement Education
Top career: Therapists, all other
2 colleges · 56 completions/yr
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
16 colleges · 54 completions/yr
Direct Entry Midwifery
Top career: Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other
2 colleges · 53 completions/yr
Pre-Dentistry Studies
35 colleges · 51 completions/yr
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
8 colleges · 50 completions/yr
Clinical Research Coordinator
Top career: Managers, all other
8 colleges · 50 completions/yr
Asian Bodywork Therapy
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
3 colleges · 49 completions/yr
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
Top career: Physical therapists
4 colleges · 49 completions/yr
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Top career: Medical assistants
13 colleges · 48 completions/yr
Healthcare Innovation
Top career: Medical and health services managers
3 colleges · 46 completions/yr
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
Top career: Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators
7 colleges · 45 completions/yr
Long Term Care Administration/Management
Top career: Medical and health services managers
19 colleges · 43 completions/yr
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
5 colleges · 43 completions/yr
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
Top career: Sales managers
4 colleges · 42 completions/yr
Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
6 colleges · 39 completions/yr
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Top career: Nursing assistants
9 colleges · 39 completions/yr
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
Top career: Medical and health services managers
5 colleges · 38 completions/yr
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
5 colleges · 35 completions/yr
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
10 colleges · 34 completions/yr
Dental Public Health and Education
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
2 colleges · 33 completions/yr
Regulatory Science/Affairs
Top career: Medical and health services managers
2 colleges · 32 completions/yr
Health/Medical Physics
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
8 colleges · 30 completions/yr
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Top career: Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other
1 colleges · 28 completions/yr
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
8 colleges · 27 completions/yr
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
2 colleges · 26 completions/yr
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
2 colleges · 24 completions/yr
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Top career: Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians
8 colleges · 24 completions/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
4 colleges · 24 completions/yr
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
Top career: Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other
3 colleges · 22 completions/yr
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
Top career: Managers, all other
2 colleges · 22 completions/yr
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
10 colleges · 21 completions/yr
Maternal and Child Health
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
2 colleges · 15 completions/yr
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology
Top career: Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other
1 colleges · 15 completions/yr
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Top career: Registered nurses
4 colleges · 13 completions/yr
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other
2 colleges · 13 completions/yr
Gene/Genetic Therapy
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
1 colleges · 12 completions/yr
Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
Top career: Compliance officers
7 colleges · 12 completions/yr
Pre-Art Therapy
9 colleges · 12 completions/yr
Clinical and Translational Science
Top career: Medical scientists, except epidemiologists
1 colleges · 11 completions/yr
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
1 colleges · 9 completions/yr
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy
Top career: Medical and health services managers
1 colleges · 7 completions/yr
Clinical Nurse Leader
Top career: Registered nurses
4 colleges · 7 completions/yr
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
1 colleges · 7 completions/yr
Health Aide
Top career: Nursing assistants
3 colleges · 6 completions/yr
Herbalism/Herbalist
Top career: Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other
1 colleges · 6 completions/yr
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
Top career: Computer user support specialists
3 colleges · 6 completions/yr
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
5 colleges · 6 completions/yr
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Top career: Healthcare support workers, all other
2 colleges · 4 completions/yr
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Top career: Hearing aid specialists
1 colleges · 4 completions/yr
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
Top career: Clergy
2 colleges · 3 completions/yr
Disease Registry Data Management
Top career: Medical and health services managers
1 colleges · 3 completions/yr
Orthopedic Technology/Technician
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
1 colleges · 3 completions/yr
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
Top career: Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors
2 colleges · 3 completions/yr
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
2 colleges · 2 completions/yr
Pre-Chiropractic Studies
4 colleges · 2 completions/yr
Pre-Optometry Studies
6 colleges · 2 completions/yr
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Other
Top career: Medical and health services managers
1 colleges · 1 completions/yr
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
Top career: Medical transcriptionists
8 colleges · 1 completions/yr
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
Top career: Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
3 colleges · 1 completions/yr
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