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 Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, Purdue came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,612 a year. 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 15 health science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Purdue, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 227 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 224 |
| Communication Sciences | 126 |
| Public Health | 102 |
| Other Health Professions | 42 |
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