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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health professions majors, SDSU came in at #71. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 514 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 468 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 176 students received their master’s degree in health professions from SDSU. This makes it the #188 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 61 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2021, making the school the #322 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at San Diego State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of health professions bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 93 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 53 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 176 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health professions from SDSU. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 249 |
| Public Health | 225 |
| Communication Sciences | 192 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 86 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 65 |
| Allied Health Professions | 35 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1 |
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