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 Messiah ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at Messiah was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Messiah University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Messiah is $22,969. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,369 for all health science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Messiah, health science students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 Messiah University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from Messiah. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | 84 |
| Nursing | 47 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 46 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 15 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
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