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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Georgia

1,284 students earned Health Science degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Health Sciences & Services major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 740
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 740
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 740
Bachelor’s Degree 489
Associate Degree 32
Master’s Degree 23

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 42.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 41.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 3,660 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 Georgia

Health Science grads earn an average of $41,240 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Georgia that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
7,052 Total Students

The 7.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,936 after earning their degree at this institution.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,240. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at University of West Georgia. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,571.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSU. 65% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,372 a year.

#6

Spelman College

Atlanta
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,833. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,313 a year. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Spelman.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,139. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

#8

Andrew College

Cuthbert
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
301 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,436 a year. An average student at Andrew College will pay a net price of $19,839.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,999 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,777 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

#10

Life University

Marietta
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,761 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Life will pay a net price of $28,537. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,334 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
5,405 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, Middle Georgia State University grads earn an average salary of $32,536. A typical student attending Middle Georgia State University will pay a net price of $10,354.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in GA

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 26% $38,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Nursing 7,112
Public Health 1,455
Allied Health Professions 1,299
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,116
Rehabilitation Professions 574
Medicine 565
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 430
Allied Health Services 405

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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