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Health Science in California

Health Science Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 7,291 students earned their Health Science degrees in CA.

In this state, Health Science is the 5th most popular major out of a total 46 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 4,210
Bachelor’s Degree 1,969
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 736
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 152
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 152

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.1%
  • White: 23.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 13,990 people employed in jobs related to a health science degree, compared to 114,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in California

Health Science grads earn an average of $49,260 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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

#1

Sierra College

Rocklin
915 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,773 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,599. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

391 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
15,189 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,576 a year. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

384 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,747 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $9,186.

#4

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill
339 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,123 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Diablo Valley will pay a net price of $5,637. In their early career, Diablo Valley grads earn an average salary of $39,726.

318 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
40,190 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,495 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,338.

#6

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
233 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,392 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. 43% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,435 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,419 after graduation. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $4,201.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,966 Total Students

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at CSUCI. 53% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,320 a year.

#9

Citrus College

Glendora
203 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,982 Total Students

In their early career, Citrus College grads earn an average salary of $31,809. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,738 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Allied Health Services 12,401
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 8,037
Allied Health Professions 7,928
Health/Medical Admin Services 5,789
Dental Support Services 4,009
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 1,528
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,447
Mental & Social Health Services 1,407

View all majors related to Health Science

View Nationwide Health Science Report

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