Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Sciences & Services
Education Levels of Health Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 19,276 people earned their bachelor's degree in health science. This makes it the 4th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,276 |
| Associate Degree | 10,346 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,440 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,209 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 256 |
| Graduate Certificate | 226 |
Earnings of Health Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in health science is $35,624. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $30,796 to a high of $40,002.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in health science is $25,345. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $39,551 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $14,891.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $302.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in health science. About 78.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,145 |
| Women | 15,131 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,985 |
| Black or African American | 3,075 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,710 |
| White | 8,974 |
| International Students | 238 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,294 |
Most Popular Health Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 418 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in health science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health science students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,058 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from USF Tampa. About 74% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health science at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 35,624.
University of Central Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health science. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 875 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from UCF. Of these students, 73% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Central Florida health science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,624.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 478 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from Mizzou. Of these students, 77% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health science at University of Missouri - Columbia make a median salary of 35,624.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from SUNY Stony Brook. About 70% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Stony Brook University health science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,624.
California State University - East Bay comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health science. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 391 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from Cal State East Bay. About 85% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - East Bay health science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,624.
University of Nevada - Reno is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from UNR. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,624.
Stockton University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health science. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,634 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from Stockton State. About 80% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health science at Stockton University make a median salary of 35,624.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 326 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from Texas A&M College Station. About 90% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - College Station health science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,624.
California State University - Long Beach is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health science. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from CSULB. About 82% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CSULB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,624.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health science. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from SNHU. About 85% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,624.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Florida. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from UNF. About 72% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health science at University of North Florida make a median salary of 35,624.
Touro College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health science. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from Touro. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Touro College health science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,624.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health science. Roughly 9,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,019 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from Florida A&M University. About 76% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University health science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,624.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from UH. About 79% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Houston health science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,624.
California State University - Channel Islands is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health science. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from CSUCI. About 85% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Channel Islands health science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,624.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Portland State University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from Portland State University. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Portland State University health science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,624.
Boston University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health science. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from Boston U. About 79% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in health science at Boston University make a median salary of 35,624.
The 19th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from FAU. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that FAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,624.
University of Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health science. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their bachelor's degree in health science from UF. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. University of Florida health science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,624.
Health Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 15,884 |
| General Health & Wellness | 3,392 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 153,413 |
| Public Health | 19,225 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7,962 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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