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, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northwestern is in the top 1% of the country for health science students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in health science from Northwestern. This makes it the #15 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's health science program at Northwestern make a median salary of $60,050. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all health science graduates with a master's is $45,782.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Northwestern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 health science majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 158 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 138 |
| Communication Sciences | 109 |
| Public Health | 107 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 45 |
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