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. Also, learn how Wilmington University ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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Wilmington University is in the top 10% of the country for health science. More specifically it was ranked #44 out of 505 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wilmington University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wilmington University is $53,939. 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 Wilmington University, health science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Wilmington University.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilmington University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 571 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 90 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 27 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 19 |
| Public Health | 8 |
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