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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 543 students earned their Health Science degrees in IL.

In this state, Health Sciences & Services is the 14th most popular major out of a total 48 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 487
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 56
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 56
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 56

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.7%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Illinois

There are 3,150 people in the state and 114,910 people in the nation working in health science jobs.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in Illinois

Health Science grads earn an average of $42,250 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
154 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,321. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
361 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $27,993 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Wheaton College Illinois will pay a net price of $25,692.

#6

Wabash Valley College

Mount Carmel
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,222 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#7

Illinois College

Jacksonville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,226 after earning their degree at this institution. 77% of the teachers are full time.

#8

North Central College

Naperville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,199. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

#9

Rush University

Chicago
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Rush University grads earn an average salary of $65,683.

#10

Quincy University

Quincy
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,273 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. An average student at Quincy U will pay a net price of $16,466.

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 5,858
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,184
Allied Health Services 2,871
Allied Health Professions 2,281
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 778
Dental Support Services 747
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 388
Mental & Social Health Services 169

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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