Master’s Degrees in Health Sciences & Services
Education Levels of Health Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,209 people earned their master's degree in health science. This earns it the #12 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,276 |
| Associate Degree | 10,346 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,440 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,209 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 256 |
| Graduate Certificate | 226 |
Earnings of Health Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in health science is $52,618. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,291 and the high is $57,945.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in health science. About 75.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 301 |
| Women | 908 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 126 |
| Black or African American | 245 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
| White | 485 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 141 |
Most Popular Health Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health science students seekinga master's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their master's degree in health science from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of 52,618.
Meharry Medical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health science. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in health science from Meharry Medical College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Meharry Medical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in health science from UCF. About 67% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 52,618.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is American College of Healthcare Sciences. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in health science from American College of Healthcare Sciences. About 90% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American College of Healthcare Sciences health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
Touro University California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health science. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in health science from TUC. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Touro University California health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Touro University Worldwide. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in health science from TUW. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Touro University Worldwide health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
University of California - Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health science. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in health science from UC Davis. About 81% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 52,618.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health science. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in health science from Cumberlands. About 55% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at University of the Cumberlands make a median salary of 52,618.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Touro University Nevada. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in health science from Touro University Nevada. Of these students, 60% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at Touro University Nevada make a median salary of 52,618.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health science. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in health science from USAHS. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in health science from NUS Florida. About 92% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 52,618.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Towson University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in health science from Towson. Of these students, 74% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Towson University health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas Health Science Center. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,038 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in health science from UNT Health Science Center. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. University of North Texas Health Science Center health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
West Virginia University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in health science from WVU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. West Virginia University health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
Northwestern University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in health science from Northwestern. Of these students, 83% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northwestern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
Regis College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in health science from Regis College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that Regis College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
The 16th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Jersey City University. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,785 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in health science from NJCU. Of these students, 84% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at New Jersey City University make a median salary of 52,618.
California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Each year, around 18,600 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 most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in health science from CSUDH. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. California State University - Dominguez Hills health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
The 19th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia College & State University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,292 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in health science from Georgia College. About 44% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at Georgia College & State University make a median salary of 52,618.
Merrimack College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,208 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in health science from Merrimack. About 58% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Merrimack graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
Health Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 861 |
| General Health & Wellness | 348 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
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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