Health Sciences & Services at Gavilan College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Sciences & Services, take a look at what Gavilan College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gavilan College is located in Gilroy, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 117 health sciences & services degrees were granted at Gavilan College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Gavilan College
Online coursework is an option at Gavilan College. Among 6,083 students, 1,659 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,886 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Gavilan College
Use these rankings to compare Gavilan College’s Health Sciences & Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #11 of 78 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #47 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #204 of 478 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Health Sciences & Services graduates at Gavilan College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Gavilan College are 85% women (99) and 15% men (18).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at Gavilan College
Among the 117 associate’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at Gavilan College, 85% were women (99) and 15% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Gavilan College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 91 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 88% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Gavilan 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 Gavilan College
The Health Sciences & Services program at Gavilan College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 117 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Those who complete Health Sciences & Services program at Gavilan College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
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