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, and more. We've also included details on how VSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #302 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 111% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VSU, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Valdosta State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 126 |
| Nursing | 104 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 44 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 26 |
| Dental Support Services | 7 |
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