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Bachelor’s Degrees in General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Education Levels of Health Studies Majors
In 2021-2022, 15,587 bachelor's degrees were awarded to health studies majors. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 15,587 |
Associate Degree | 9,700 |
Basic Certificate | 2,963 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 1,326 |
Earnings of Health Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for health studies majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in health studies. About 78.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 3,387 |
Women | 12,200 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 1,776 |
Black or African American | 2,411 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3,139 |
White | 6,933 |
International Students | 227 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,101 |
Most Popular Health Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 307 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in health studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 49,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,058 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health studies majors at USF Tampa. About 72% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health studies. Roughly 70,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 875 people received their bachelor's degree in health studies from UCF. About 74% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 478 people received their bachelor's degree in health studies from Mizzou. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Stony Brook University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health studies. Roughly 26,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 442 people received their bachelor's degree in health studies from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
California State University - East Bay comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health studies. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 391 people received their bachelor's degree in health studies from Cal State East Bay. Of these students, 82% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stockton University. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 350 people received their bachelor's degree in health studies from Stockton State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 318 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health studies majors at CSULB. About 81% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 145,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 268 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health studies majors at SNHU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
University of North Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health studies. Each year, around 16,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 257 people received their bachelor's degree in health studies from UNF. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Touro College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health studies. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,068 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 247 people received their bachelor's degree in health studies from Touro. About 69% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health studies. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,019 per year. The health studies program at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University awarded 246 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Channel Islands. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The health studies program at California State University - Channel Islands awarded 220 bachelor's degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 36,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 212 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health studies majors at Boston U. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 211 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health studies majors at FAU. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 55,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 210 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health studies majors at UF. About 87% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is York College. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 209 people received their bachelor's degree in health studies from York. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Temple University. Roughly 35,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 204 people received their bachelor's degree in health studies from Temple. Of these students, 72% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Gulf Coast University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health studies. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,191 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,974 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health studies majors at FGCU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in health studies. Each year, around 29,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in health studies from UT Dallas. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Portland State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in health studies. Roughly 22,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 172 bachelor's degrees were handed out to health studies majors at Portland State University. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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General Health & Wellness | 3,463 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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