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. Also, learn how WCUPA ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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The bachelor's program at WCUPA was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCUPA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,978 a year. 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Of the 65 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences & Services from WCUPA in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCUPA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 215 |
| Public Health | 136 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 115 |
| Communication Sciences | 96 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 37 |
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