by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Seattle Central ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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Seattle Central is in the top 10% of the country for health science. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 505 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Seattle Central College handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 82% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Seattle Central go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,172 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,369 for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Seattle Central, health science students borrow a median amount of $18,625 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Seattle Central College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students earned a associate's degree in health science from Seattle Central. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Central College with a associate's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 students earned a bachelor's degree in health science from Seattle Central. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Central College with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 145 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 61 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 51 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29 |
| Dental Support Services | 11 |
