Health Sciences & Services at Luther College
If you plan to study Health Sciences & Services, you may want to check out the program at Luther College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Luther College is in Decorah, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Luther College.
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Studying Online at Luther College
Distance learning is available at Luther College. Of 1,384 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 15 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Luther College
Use these rankings to compare Luther College’s Health Sciences & Services program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #None of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 478 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #None of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 471 |
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from Luther College
Those who finish Luther College’s Health Sciences & Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,691 |
| 2 years | $34,847 |
| 3 years | $36,197 |
| 4 years | $41,543 |
| 5 years | $45,428 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Sciences & Services graduates from Luther College take home a median $41,543, compared with $52,815 for all Luther College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Health Sciences & Services graduates at Luther College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Luther College are 82% women (9) and 18% men (2).
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at Luther College
Of the 11 bachelor’s health sciences & services graduates at Luther College, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Luther College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Luther College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*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 Luther College
This Health Sciences & Services program at Luther College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 10 |
| General Health & Wellness | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Students who finish Health Sciences & Services program at Luther College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.