Health Sciences & Services at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Health Sciences & Services, consider the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is located in West Chester, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 health sciences & services graduations were recorded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Among 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Rankings can help you compare West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Health Sciences & Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #7 of 86 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #12 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 478 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 471 |
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Graduates of West Chester University of Pennsylvania’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 | $52,978 |
| 2 years | $57,589 |
| 3 years | $65,537 |
| 4 years | $75,635 |
| 5 years | $85,287 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Sciences & Services graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania report median earnings of $75,635, compared with $62,314 for all West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health Sciences & Services graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 88% women (29) and 12% men (4).
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Among the 33 bachelor’s health sciences & services graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 88% were women (29) and 12% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 48% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania
The Health Sciences & Services program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 33 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Students who finish Health Sciences & Services program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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.