Health Sciences & Services at Foothill College
If you plan to study Health Sciences & Services, you may want to check out the program at Foothill College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Foothill College is located in Los Altos Hills, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Foothill College.
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Online Class Availability at Foothill College
Distance learning is available at Foothill College. Of 12,949 students, 5,985 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,019 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Foothill College
Rankings can help you compare Foothill College’s Health Sciences & Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #14 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 90 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 478 |
| Best Value | California | #40 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #67 of 471 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Health Sciences & Services graduates at Foothill College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Foothill College are 79% women (30) and 21% men (8).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at Foothill College
Among the 38 associate’s health sciences & services graduates at Foothill College, 79% were women (30) and 21% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 87% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Foothill College, above the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Foothill College
This Health Sciences & Services program at Foothill College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 38 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Graduates of the Health Sciences & Services program at Foothill College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.