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Health Science in Washington

Health Science Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 272 students earned their Health Science degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Health Science is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 161
Bachelor’s Degree 101
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
  • White: 40.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 17.6%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 3,700 people employed in jobs related to a health science degree, compared to 114,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a health science grad in the state is $42,610, compared to a typical salary of $43,480 nationwide.

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

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,052 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. A typical student attending UW Bothell will pay a net price of $9,280. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,698 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,952. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#3

Charter College

Vancouver
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,215 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
393 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,431 after graduation. 70% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 49 to 1.

#5

Bellevue College

Bellevue
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,546 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 38% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,929.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,606 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,417. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Walla Walla University

College Place
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,584 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,234 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 45% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,892 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,372 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,801. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
779 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,333 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Allied Health Services 2,701
Health/Medical Admin Services 955
Dental Support Services 803
Allied Health Professions 678
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 649
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 519
Mental & Social Health Services 445
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 70

View all majors related to Health Science

View Nationwide Health Science Report

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