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Health Science Schools in Alabama

In 2021-2022, 228 students earned their Health Science degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, Health Science is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 213

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, 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 Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 39.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 50.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in Alabama

There are 1,090 people in the state and 114,910 people in the nation working in health science jobs.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in Alabama

Health Science grads earn an average of $42,830 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,540 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Samford University

Birmingham
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,758 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,716.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,107 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,891. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Spring Hill.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,654 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,926. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,058 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,098. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,292 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. A typical student attending UAB will pay a net price of $16,585. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,901 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,019. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,594 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending University of West Alabama will pay a net price of $16,258. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#9

Huntingdon College

Montgomery
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
844 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. In their early career, Huntingdon College grads earn an average salary of $39,452.

#10

Oakwood University

Huntsville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,452 Total Students

An average student at Oakwood will pay a net price of $22,588. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,463 a year.

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Allied Health Professions 1,671
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,586
Allied Health Services 1,021
Health/Medical Admin Services 591
Dental Support Services 224
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 155
Mental & Social Health Services 104
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 28

View all majors related to Health Science

View Nationwide Health Science Report

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