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 NJCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at NJCU was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #7 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Jersey City University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in health science from NJCU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at NJCU is $37,997. 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.
Graduates of the master's health science program at NJCU make a median salary of $67,186. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all health science graduates with a master's is $45,782.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NJCU, health science students borrow a median amount of $28,499 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all health science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at New Jersey City University.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The health science program at NJCU awarded 30 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 185 |
| Allied Health Professions | 1 |
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