Health Sciences & Services at Roxbury Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Sciences & Services, consider the program at Roxbury Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Roxbury Community College is located in Roxbury Crossing, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 58 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Roxbury Community College.
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Studying Online at Roxbury Community College
Many students take online classes at Roxbury Community College. Among 2,044 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,284 (63%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Roxbury Community College
Use these rankings to compare Roxbury Community College’s Health Sciences & Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 17 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 471 |
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from Roxbury Community College
Students who complete Roxbury Community College’s Health Sciences & Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,700 |
| 2 years | $33,077 |
| 3 years | $40,133 |
| 4 years | $54,420 |
| 5 years | $64,708 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Sciences & Services graduates from Roxbury Community College earn a median of $54,420, compared with $48,619 for all Roxbury Community College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Sciences & Services graduates from Roxbury Community College comes in at $9,080.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at Roxbury Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Roxbury Community College are 79% women (46) and 21% men (12).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at Roxbury Community College
Among the 58 associate’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at Roxbury Community College, 79% were women (46) and 21% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Roxbury Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 37 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 83% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Roxbury Community College, above the national average of 65%.*
*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 Roxbury Community College
The Health Sciences & Services program at Roxbury Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 58 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Students who finish Health Sciences & Services program at Roxbury Community College 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.