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2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools

491 Colleges in the United States
35,945 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$35,887 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in health sciences and services, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #34 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 491 colleges and universities when compiling its 2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 35,945 degrees in health sciences and services during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Health Sciences & Services School

Best Health Sciences & Services Schools Your choice of health sciences and services school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Health Sciences & Services School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Health Sciences & Services Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Health Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Health Science
Master's Degrees in Health Science
Doctor's Degrees in Health Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Sciences & Services Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health Sciences & Services in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the health science degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Health Science

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$105,319 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat A T Still University of Health Sciences if you wish to pursue a degree in health sciences and services. A T Still University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Kirksville.

There were approximately 55 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at A T Still University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available. Health Sciences & Services degree recipients from A T Still University of Health Sciences receive an earnings boost of around $69,432 above the average earnings of health sciences and services majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$60,050 Median Starting Salary

Northwestern University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in health sciences and services. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were about 32 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Those health sciences and services students who get their degree from Northwestern University receive $24,163 more than the typical health science grad.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
210 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$16,785 Median Starting Salary

University of Florida is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in health sciences and services. UF is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,241 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 210 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the health science program earn an average of $16,785 for their early career.

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Touro College
New York, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
247 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$119,817 Median Starting Salary

Touro College is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in health sciences and services. Touro is a large private not-for-profit college located in the large city of New York. This college ranks 45th out of 143 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 247 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Touro in the most recent data year. Those health sciences and services students who get their degree from Touro College make $83,930 more than the standard health science student.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
318 Health Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 33rd out of 170 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 318 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent data year.

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Brown University
Providence, RI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In RI

Brown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Providence. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.

There were about 4 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
41 Health Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were roughly 41 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent year we have data available.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
212 Health Science Degrees Awarded
14.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,241 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 212 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, health science degree recipients usually make about $34,542 in their early careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$26,224 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,241 colleges nationwide means UD is a great university overall.

There were roughly 74 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the health science program earn around $26,224 in the first couple years of their career.

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Towson University
Towson, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Health Science Degrees Awarded
4.9% Growth in Graduates

Towson is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Towson. This university ranks 4th out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 164 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Towson in the most recent data year. Those health sciences and services students who get their degree from Towson University make $12,340 more than the typical health science student.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
204 Health Science Degrees Awarded

Temple is a very large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 13th out of 117 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 204 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,002 Health Science Degrees Awarded
5.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 1002 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the health science program earn about $37,234 in their early career salary.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA
50 Health Science Degrees Awarded

MCPHS University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Boston.

There were approximately 50 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at MCPHS University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
326 Health Science Degrees Awarded
8.0% Growth in Graduates

Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were approximately 326 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the health science program report average early career income of $30,093.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Health Science Degrees Awarded
3.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were roughly 33 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health science degree recipients typically earn around $33,500 in the first five years of their career.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58th Most Popular In CA
15.4% Growth in Graduates

Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Loma Linda.

There were roughly 13 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year.

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Health Science Degrees Awarded
31.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 54 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the health science program report average early career earnings of $28,462.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$106,513 Median Starting Salary

Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were roughly 4 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services degree recipients from Drexel University earn a boost of around $70,626 over the typical income of health sciences and services majors.

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Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #47 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were about 15 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year. Those health sciences and services students who get their degree from Purdue University - Main Campus receive $6,725 more than the average health science grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Health Science Degrees Awarded
5.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #130 out of 2,241 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were approximately 74 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the health science program earn around $29,203 in their early career salary.

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University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In PA
54 Health Science Degrees Awarded

USciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.

There were approximately 54 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at USciences in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
97 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$26,420 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were approximately 97 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health science degree recipients generally earn an average of $26,420 in the first five years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
188 Health Science Degrees Awarded
22.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, FGCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 21st out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 188 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at FGCU in the most recent year we have data available. Health Sciences & Services degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University receive an earnings boost of around $5,296 over the average income of health sciences and services graduates.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
478 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$34,419 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 478 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the health science program make an average of $34,419 in the first couple years of their career.

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In UT
12.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 14 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were approximately 16 health sciences and services students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Health Sciences & Services Schools

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
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Purdue University Global
Indianapolis, IN

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
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Parker University
Dallas, TX
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Additional Award Winners

This list represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Best Health Sciences & Services Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 491 different United States health sciences and services schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 University of Minnesota - Crookston Crookston, MN
51 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM
52 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
53 California State University - Channel Islands Camarillo, CA
54 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV
55 University of North Texas Health Science Center Fort Worth, TX
56 Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH
57 University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX
58 Walden University Minneapolis, MN
59 Middlesex County College Edison, NJ
60 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
61 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA
62 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
63 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
64 Texas Woman’s University Denton, TX
65 Alvernia University Reading, PA
66 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN
67 Otterbein University Westerville, OH
68 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
69 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
70 Pacific Union College Angwin, CA
71 California State University - San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
72 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
73 Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Health Sciences & Services students that almost earned our Best Health Sciences & Services Schools award.

Rank College Location
74 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
75 California State University - Chico Chico, CA
76 Wagner College Staten Island, NY
77 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
78 Stetson University DeLand, FL
79 Stockton University Galloway, NJ
80 University of Wisconsin - River Falls River Falls, WI
81 The College at Brockport Brockport, NY
82 Carroll College Helena, MT
83 Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Madison, NJ
84 The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID
85 Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX
86 University of Hartford West Hartford, CT
87 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
88 Houston Community College Houston, TX
89 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
90 Rasmussen University - Florida Ocala, FL
91 University of New England Biddeford, ME
92 University of Minnesota - Rochester Rochester, MN
93 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
94 Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA
95 DePaul University Chicago, IL
96 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
97 Samford University Birmingham, AL
98 The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX

Health Sciences & Services by Region

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Region
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Health Sciences & Services is one of 30 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Health Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 29,840
General Health & Wellness 6,105

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Majors Similar to Health Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629
Dental Support Services 26,399

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