Undergraduate Certificates in Health Sciences & Services
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Education Levels of Health Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,265 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 | 18,866 |
| Associate Degree | 10,218 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,850 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,265 |
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 $13,324. 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, $14,861 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,645.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $57.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in health science. About 86.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 167 |
| Women | 1,098 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 234 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 275 |
| White | 614 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 100 |
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. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,414 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 167 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from ATU. Of these students, 83% were women and 16% 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. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 163 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at NWACC. About 83% of this group were women, and 36% 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. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,780 per year. The health science program at Columbia Central University - Caguas awarded 151 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. 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 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at SouthArk. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Technical Learning Centers Inc. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The health science program at Technical Learning Centers Inc awarded 87 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Black River Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The health science program at Black River Technical College awarded 81 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
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 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,448 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Pacific College San Diego. About 91% of this group were women, and 36% 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 4,800 attend the school each year. The health science program at University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College awarded 44 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Northeast Technology Center-System Office comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from Northeast Technology Center-System Office. About 89% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at East Arkansas Community College. Of these students, 92% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southeast Arkansas College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at SEARK College. Of these students, 79% were women and 86% 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 1,200 attend the school each year. The health science program at Arkansas State University Three Rivers awarded 28 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 25% 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. Roughly 10,000 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 $9,538 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. About 57% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Florida National University - Main Campus. About 96% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The health science program at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas awarded 21 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Ozarka College comes in at #15 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their undergraduate certificate in health science from Ozarka College. Of these students, 90% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is North Arkansas College. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The health science program at North Arkansas College awarded 20 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 15% 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 25,000 attend the school each year. The health science program at Pasadena City College awarded 20 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cumberland County College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in health science. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Cumberland County College. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in health science. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 undergraduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at CNM. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Health Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 1,141 |
| General Health & Wellness | 124 |
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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 | 44,973 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 43,520 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 19,645 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11,543 |
| Dental Support Services | 11,147 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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