Undergraduate Certificates in Health Sciences & Services
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Education Levels of Health Science Majors
In 2018-2019, 1,081 undergraduate certificates were awarded to health science majors. This makes it the 10th most popular undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in health science is $24,800. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $22,925 to a high of $28,100.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in health science is $9,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $11,193 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,000.
The median monthly payment of a health science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $99.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in health science. About 87.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 133 |
| Women | 948 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 300 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
| White | 606 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 54 |
Most Popular Health Science Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 41 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in health science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health science students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Technical Learning Centers Inc. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at Technical Learning Centers Inc awarded 169 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is South Arkansas Community College. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 136 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at SouthArk. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in health science. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 135 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at UA Cossatot. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Ozarka College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 97 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Ozarka College. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The health science program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 85 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Arkansas Tech University. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,256 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 80 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at ATU. Of these students, 92% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is National Park College. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 54 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from National Park College. About 76% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is East Arkansas Community College. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 44 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from East Arkansas Community College. About 93% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeast Arkansas College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at Southeast Arkansas College awarded 40 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeast Technology Center-Kansas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 36 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from Northeast Technology Center-Kansas. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in health science. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana awarded 30 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
College of the Ouachitas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 30 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at College of the Ouachitas. About 87% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Black River Technical College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in health science. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 23 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from Black River Technical College. About 87% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is North Arkansas College. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at North Arkansas College awarded 19 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 18 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at UA Pulaski Tech. About 78% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in health science. Roughly 23,000 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 18 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from CNM. About 61% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida National University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,200 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from Florida National University - Main Campus. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Cumberland County College. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at Cumberland County College awarded 10 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from ASUMH.
Pasadena City College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in health science. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Pasadena City College. About 57% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Health Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 1,078 |
| General Health & Wellness | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health science that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Services | 48,726 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 44,340 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,916 |
| Allied Health Professions | 13,537 |
| Dental Support Services | 10,602 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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