by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Thomas Jefferson University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
Thomas Jefferson University was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Thomas Jefferson University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Thomas Jefferson University is $36,475. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Thomas Jefferson University, health science students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all health science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at Thomas Jefferson University is $331 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Thomas Jefferson University.
Of the 116 health science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Thomas Jefferson University, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 854 |
| Medicine | 256 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 220 |
| Allied Health Professions | 217 |
| Public Health | 132 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
