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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health professions majors, Simmons came in at #87. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Simmons University handed out 179 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 198 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 553 students received their master’s degree in health professions from Simmons. This makes it the #34 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 74 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2021, making the school the #292 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Simmons University.
All of the 179 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health professions from Simmons in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 15 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 553 health professions majors earned their master's degree from Simmons. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Simmons are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 348 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 70 |
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 732 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 37 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 35 |
| Public Health | 30 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 11 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6 |
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