Graduate Certificates in Health Sciences & Services
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Education Levels of Health Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 221 students earned their graduate certificate in health science. This makes it the 13th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,866 |
| Associate Degree | 10,218 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,850 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,333 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,265 |
| Graduate Certificate | 221 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 192 |
Earnings of Health Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in health science is $46,376. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,376 to a high of $46,376.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for health science students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in health science. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 43 |
| Women | 178 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 135 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Health Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 47 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in health science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health science students seekinga graduate certificate is American College of Healthcare Sciences. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,404 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their graduate certificate in health science from American College of Healthcare Sciences. About 96% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at UWM. About 84% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 65% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at UMB. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The health science program at Grand Canyon University awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in health science from UAB. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Creighton University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Creighton. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The health science program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in health science from UNF. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. The health science program at University of Central Florida awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Rowan University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in health science from Rowan. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Worcester State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Worcester State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
SUNY Oswego comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in health science from SUNY Oswego.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at A T Still University of Health Sciences awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Drexel University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Drexel. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Tulsa comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,282 per year. The health science program at University of Tulsa awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boise State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,110 per year. The health science program at Boise State University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Villanova University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,099 per year. The health science program at Villanova University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. The health science program at Nova Southeastern University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Plymouth State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,160 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Plymouth State.
Health Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Health & Wellness | 148 |
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 73 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 4,413 |
| Public Health | 2,359 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2,009 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 1,215 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 915 |
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.
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- O*NET Online
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