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Health Science in Florida

Health Science Schools in Florida

4,368 Health Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Health Science major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,994
Associate Degree 90
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 20.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.2%
  • White: 39.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in Florida

6,430 people in the state and 114,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health science.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in Florida

In this state, health science grads earn an average of $39,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,480.

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

#1

University of South Florida - Main Campus

Tampa
1,058 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
49,708 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,961 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. A typical student attending USF Tampa will pay a net price of $8,318.

#2

University of Central Florida

Orlando
875 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
70,310 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $9,217. In their early career, UCF grads earn an average salary of $45,496.

#3

University of North Florida

Jacksonville
257 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,594 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,159. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at UNF. 87% of students get financical aid.

#4

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee
246 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,000 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years.

#5

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton
211 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
30,155 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 89% of students get financical aid.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville
210 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
55,781 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,679. 94% of students get financical aid.

#7

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers
182 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
15,909 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,713. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

#8

Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford
164 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,315 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $33,547 after graduation.

#9

The University of West Florida

Pensacola
139 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,288 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
45,130 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,426 after earning their degree at this institution. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Health/Medical Admin Services 10,467
Allied Health Professions 7,935
Allied Health Services 6,643
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 4,163
Dental Support Services 1,989
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 1,404
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,238
Mental & Social Health Services 389

View all majors related to Health Science

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