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Undergraduate Certificates in Health Sciences & Services
Education Levels of Health Science Majors
In 2021-2022, 1,462 undergraduate certificates were awarded to health science majors. This earns it the #24 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,050 |
| Associate Degree | 10,520 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,881 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,462 |
Earnings of Health Science Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in health science is $24,123. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $22,647 and the high is $26,429.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in health science is $10,875. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $11,277 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,206.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in health science. About 86.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 198 |
| Women | 1,264 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 270 |
| White | 714 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 128 |
Most Popular Health Science Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 51 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in health science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health science students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Arkansas Tech University. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,481 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 167 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from ATU. Of these students, 87% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The health science program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 163 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Columbia Central University - Caguas. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 151 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Columbia Central University - Caguas. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
South Arkansas Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in health science. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The health science program at South Arkansas Community College awarded 101 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Technical Learning Centers Inc. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Prospect College. Of these students, 98% were women and 99% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pacific College of Health and Science comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,898 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,394 per year. The health science program at Pacific College of Health and Science awarded 75 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The health science program at University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College awarded 44 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
East Arkansas Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in health science. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from East Arkansas Community College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Southeast Arkansas College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at SEARK College. About 95% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Farmingdale State College. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,553 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. Of these students, 68% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arkansas State University Three Rivers comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at ASU Three Rivers. Of these students, 84% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Florida National University - Main Campus. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,400 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Florida National University - Main Campus. Of these students, 97% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from UA Cossatot. Of these students, 95% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pasadena City College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in health science. Roughly 21,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Pasadena City College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is North Arkansas College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Northark.
Cumberland County College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in health science. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from Cumberland County College. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is SUNY Schenectady County Community College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from SUNY Schenectady. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Health Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 1,326 |
| General Health & Wellness | 136 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health science that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Services | 43,423 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 42,522 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 20,505 |
| Dental Support Services | 11,713 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11,325 |
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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