Health Sciences & Services at Purdue University Global
If you plan to study Health Sciences & Services, take a look at what Purdue University Global. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Global sits in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 959 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Purdue University Global.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Global
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University Global. Of 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) studied exclusively online and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from Purdue University Global
Students who complete Purdue University Global’s Health Sciences & Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,139 |
| 2 years | $35,394 |
| 3 years | $34,879 |
| 4 years | $41,910 |
| 5 years | $47,628 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Sciences & Services graduates from Purdue University Global take home a median $41,910, compared with $57,862 for all Purdue University Global graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Sciences & Services graduates from Purdue University Global stands at $21,671.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at Purdue University Global, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Purdue University Global are 61% women (581) and 39% men (378).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at Purdue University Global
Of the 217 associate’s health sciences & services graduates at Purdue University Global, 36% were women (78) and 64% were men (139).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 96 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 58 |
| Black / African American | 30 |
| Asian | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, below the national average of 65%.*
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Global
Among the 539 bachelor’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 69% were women (373) and 31% were men (166).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 275 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 83 |
| Black / African American | 81 |
| Asian | 23 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 45 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 26 |
Minority students account for 44% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, 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 Purdue University Global
The Health Sciences & Services program at Purdue University Global offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 156 |
| General Health & Wellness | 803 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Students who finish Health Sciences & Services program at Purdue University Global work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Sciences & Services graduates, 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.