Health Sciences & Services at California State University-Sacramento
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Sciences & Services, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Sacramento. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 632 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at California State University-Sacramento.
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Studying Online at California State University-Sacramento
Distance learning is available at California State University-Sacramento. Among 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Sacramento’s Health Sciences & Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 478 |
| Best Value | California | #50 of 78 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #118 of 471 |
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Students who complete California State University-Sacramento’s Health Sciences & Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,849 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $47,300 |
| 4 years | $58,360 |
| 5 years | $66,096 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Sciences & Services graduates from California State University-Sacramento take home a median $58,360, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Sciences & Services graduates from California State University-Sacramento is $14,449.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at California State University-Sacramento, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health Sciences & Services graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 83% women (523) and 17% men (109).
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Among the 632 bachelor’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at California State University-Sacramento, 83% were women (523) and 17% were men (109).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 97 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 240 |
| Black / African American | 63 |
| Asian | 176 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 29 |
| Unknown | 19 |
Minority students account for 82% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, higher than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at California State University-Sacramento
This Health Sciences & Services program at California State University-Sacramento includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 632 |
Top-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Graduates of the Health Sciences & Services program at California State University-Sacramento work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.