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General/Allied Health Sciences Schools in Virginia

245 students earned Health Studies degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General/Allied Health Sciences is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General/Allied Health Sciences Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 119
Bachelor’s Degree 67
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 20.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • White: 43.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for General/Allied Health Sciences Grads in Virginia

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Wages for General/Allied Health Sciences Jobs in Virginia

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There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer health studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $5,959.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,382. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

#3

Marymount University

Arlington
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Graduates earn an average $50,242 after graduation. 97% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. 25% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $28,948 after graduation.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. 23% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford.

#7

Ferrum College

Ferrum
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
972 Total Students

An average student at Ferrum College will pay a net price of $19,902. Graduates earn an average $32,202 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General Health & Wellness 21

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