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General/Allied Health Sciences Schools in California

6,790 students earned Health Studies degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A General/Allied Health Sciences major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General/Allied Health Sciences Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 3,716
Bachelor’s Degree 1,925
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 912
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 912
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 912
Master’s Degree 215
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.7%
  • White: 25.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Wages for General/Allied Health Sciences Jobs in California

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

#1

Sierra College

Rocklin
572 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,503 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,129 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,044. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

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

Graduates earn an average $52,563 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 44% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Diablo Valley College

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

38% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,678. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

#5

Saddleback College

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

A typical student attending Saddleback College will pay a net price of $5,158. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 46% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. In their early career, Fresno City College grads earn an average salary of $26,535.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 81% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#8

Citrus College

Glendora
203 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,533 a year. This public school has an average net price of $4,579.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $4,026. It takes the average student 5.09 years to graduate.

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

It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. 50% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Health & Wellness 91

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