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 SFSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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SFSU is in the top 10% of the country for health science. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 505 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SFSU is $41,041. This is higher than $31,369, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, health science students borrow a median amount of $18,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at SFSU is $154 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at San Francisco State University.
Of the 110 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health science from SFSU in 2021, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 192 |
| Communication Sciences | 99 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 71 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 53 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 24 |
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