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Health Studies in California

Health Studies Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 7,039 students earned their Health Studies degrees in CA.

In this state, Health Studies is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Studies Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 4,142
Bachelor’s Degree 1,944
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 736
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 25

Gender Distribution

In California, a health studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 44.0%
  • White: 22.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Health Studies Grads in California

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Wages for Health Studies Jobs in California

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

#1

Sierra College

Rocklin
915 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,773 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. 91% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,599.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,576 after graduation.

384 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,747 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,670 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,186.

#4

Diablo Valley College

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,726 a year. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,637.

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

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years.

#6

Saddleback College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,415 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. 27% of the teachers are full time.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,435 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,419 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,201.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,560. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 82% of students get financical aid.

#9

Citrus College

Glendora
203 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,982 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Graduates earn an average $47,742 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. 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 studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Health & Wellness 156

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View Nationwide Health Studies Report

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