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Bachelor’s Degrees in General Health & Wellness

3,797 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 135 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in health and wellness. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 46% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.3% of health and wellness graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health and Wellness Majors

In 2020-2021, 3,797 earned their bachelor's degree in health and wellness. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health and wellness at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,797
Basic Certificate 855
Associate Degree 790
Master’s Degree 377
Graduate Certificate 148
Undergraduate Certificate 124
Doctor’s Degree 14

Earnings of Health and Wellness Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for health and wellness majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for health and wellness majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in health and wellness. About 75.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 919
Women 2,878
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health and wellness bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 229
Black or African American 693
Hispanic or Latino 650
White 1,933
International Students 49
Other Races/Ethnicities 243
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There are 135 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in health and wellness. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
550 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University Global tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health and wellness majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 43,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. The health and wellness program at Purdue University Global awarded 550 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

381 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nevada - Reno is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health and wellness. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,923 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,625 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 381 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at UNR. About 73% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
326 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health and wellness. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 326 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 91% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
222 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health and wellness. 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 $8,713 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 222 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at UH. Of these students, 79% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
149 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Rhode Island comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health and wellness. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at URI. About 83% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
113 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Towson University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health and wellness. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. The health and wellness program at Towson University awarded 113 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
107 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Woman's University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health and wellness. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in health and wellness from TWU. Of these students, 96% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

102 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at UTSA. About 84% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
101 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health and wellness. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The health and wellness program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania awarded 101 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
94 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of West Georgia comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health and wellness. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in health and wellness from University of West Georgia. About 74% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas
84 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Prairie View A & M University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health and wellness. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,191 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at PVAMU. About 89% of this group were women, and 99% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
62 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health and wellness. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The health and wellness program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 62 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

62 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at ASU - Tempe. About 92% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
61 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rowan University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health and wellness. Each year, around 19,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,169 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at Rowan. About 57% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
58 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Jacksonville State University. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,600 per year. The health and wellness program at Jacksonville State University awarded 58 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
56 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Vermont comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health and wellness. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at UVM. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#17

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas
54 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Southern University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health and wellness. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,858 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in health and wellness from TSU. About 69% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Trinity Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
47 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trinity Washington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health and wellness. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in health and wellness from Trinity College. Of these students, 94% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Indiana University - South Bend

South Bend, Indiana
45 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - South Bend comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health and wellness. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,613 per year. The health and wellness program at Indiana University - South Bend awarded 45 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
41 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health and wellness. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at Portland State University. Of these students, 59% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to health and wellness that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General/Allied Health Sciences 15,069

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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