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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Nevada

In <nil>, 73 students earned their Health Science degrees in NV.

In terms of popularity, Health Sciences & Services is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 47
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Bachelor’s Degree 10
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 24.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.1%
  • White: 31.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 490 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 Nevada

In this state, health science grads earn an average of $45,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,480.

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There are 5 colleges in Nevada that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

381 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
21,034 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,696 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $71,239 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

#3

Nevada State College

Henderson
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,227 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,305. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

#4

Western Nevada College

Carson City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,528 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,413 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,431 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in NV

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Nursing 2,015
Allied Health Professions 313
Medicine 242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 210
Allied Health Services 188
Dentistry 169
Medical Illustration & Informatics 169
Health/Medical Admin Services 123

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