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Health Science in District of Columbia

Health Science Schools in District of Columbia

190 Health Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Health Science major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 104
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 104
Bachelor’s Degree 68
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 80.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 1.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in District of Columbia

There are 1,440 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 District of Columbia

Health Science grads earn an average of $61,770 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
303 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,779. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at Trinity College. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $11,693.

#3

Howard University

Washington
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
12,065 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $45,187 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Health/Medical Admin Services 126
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 89
Allied Health Services 67
Allied Health Professions 36
Dental Support Services 8

View all majors related to Health Science

View Nationwide Health Science Report

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