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 UWF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #15 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWF is $34,791. 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 UWF, health science students borrow a median amount of $23,385 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at The University of West Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 health science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UWF. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 543 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 67 |
| Public Health | 46 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 30 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 24 |
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