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Health Sciences & Services Schools in California

6,956 Health Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health Sciences & Services is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in California

Health Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 3,763
Bachelor’s Degree 1,959
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 912
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 912
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 912
Master’s Degree 224
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 97
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 97
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a health science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.2%
  • White: 25.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in California

In this state, there are 13,990 people employed in jobs related to a health science degree, compared to 114,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in California

Health Science grads earn an average of $49,260 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Sierra College

Rocklin
572 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,503 Total Students

In their early career, Sierra College grads earn an average salary of $33,129. 89% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,044.

391 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,298.

318 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,054.

#4

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,693 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,509 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. 57% of students get financical aid.

#5

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
233 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,984 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 46% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,535 after earning their degree at this institution.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,446 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. 52% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Citrus College

Glendora
203 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. In their early career, Citrus College grads earn an average salary of $30,533. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,657 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $8,003.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in CA

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 13% $45,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to health science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,768

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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