Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how PA College ranks in comparison to other schools with health professions programs.
PA College was ranked #261 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health professions majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #17 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 214 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in health professions from PA College. This makes it the #815 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2021, making the school the #631 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Health Professions Student Diversity at PA College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences.
PA College Health Professions Associate’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 350 health professions majors earned their associate's degree from PA College. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences with a associate's in health professions.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
13
Black or African American
37
Hispanic or Latino
30
White
246
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
24
PA College Health Professions Bachelor’s Program
Of the 167 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health Professions from PA College in 2020-2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PA College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences with a bachelor's in health professions.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
5
Black or African American
9
Hispanic or Latino
12
White
131
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
10
PA College Health Professions Master’s Program
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Health Professions from PA College in 2020-2021, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at PA College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences with a master's in health professions.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
0
Black or African American
0
Hispanic or Latino
1
White
24
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
0
Health Professions Majors
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.