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 Worcester State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health professions.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in other health professions. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health professions students who receive their bachelor's degree at Worcester State is $27,718. This is less than $30,839, which is the national median of all health professions majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Worcester State, health professions 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 professions bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,763.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Worcester State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in health professions from Worcester State. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 98 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 70 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 66 |
| Communication Sciences | 48 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6 |
