by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how A-State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #291 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from A-State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,622 a year. This is less than $31,369, which is the national median of all health science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at A-State, health science students borrow a median amount of $23,251 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 Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 health science majors earned their bachelor's degree from A-State. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 356 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 69 |
| Communication Sciences | 65 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 61 |
| Allied Health Professions | 60 |
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