Graduate Certificates in Health Sciences & Services
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Education Levels of Health Science Majors
In 2018-2019, 178 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 | 16,503 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,261 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,577 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,111 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,081 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 237 |
| Graduate Certificate | 178 |
Earnings of Health Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for health science majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in health science is $38,741. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $39,400 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $38,082.
The median monthly payment of a health science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $452.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in health science. About 83.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 149 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 117 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Health Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 39 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 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,720 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 42 people received their graduate certificate in health science from American College of Healthcare Sciences. About 90% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Creighton University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Creighton. Of these students, 89% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,543 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their graduate certificate in health science from UWM. About 100% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Texas Health Science Center is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at UNT Health Science Center. Of these students, 62% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boise State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in health science from Boise State. Of these students, 86% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 85,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,980 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in health science from Liberty University. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland - Baltimore. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,132 per year.
The health science program at University of Maryland - Baltimore awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of North Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. Roughly 17,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,978 per year.
The health science program at University of North Florida awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Worcester State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2018-2019 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Worcester State.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is the 10th 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 $6,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,892 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in health science from MSU Denver. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Nova Southeastern 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 $31,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,665 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at NUS Florida. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,918 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in health science from Tulane. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fresno comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in health science from Fresno State.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is A T Still University of Health Sciences. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in health science from A T Still University of Health Sciences.
Drexel University is the 15th 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 $52,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,181 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in health science from Drexel.
University of Utah 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 $7,412 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,211 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in health science from U of U.
Villanova 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 $54,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,506 per year.
The health science program at Villanova University awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of Saint Joseph 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 $38,482 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,202 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 people received their graduate certificate in health science from USJ.
University of Rochester 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 $55,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,705 per year.
The health science program at University of Rochester awarded 1 graduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Health Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Health & Wellness | 130 |
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 48 |
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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 | 3,386 |
| Public Health | 1,648 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 988 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 906 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 856 |
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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