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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Florida

4,357 Health Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Health Sciences & Services is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Florida

Health Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,934
Master’s Degree 168
Associate Degree 160
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 51
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a health science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health science majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 20.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.4%
  • White: 40.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Florida

6,430 people in the state and 114,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health science.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in Florida

In this state, health science grads earn an average of $39,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,480.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,058 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,307 a year. This public school has an average net price of $8,346.

1,002 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1.

271 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

A typical student attending UNF will pay a net price of $8,865. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 96% of the teachers are full time.

246 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. In their early career, Florida A&M University grads earn an average salary of $33,022. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,006 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville
210 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,135. In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

188 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,158 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $8,427. The student loan default rate is 9.00% which is lower than average.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,816 a year. This public school has an average net price of $7,089. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,946.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in FL

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Community Health Workers 28% $35,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to health science.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Public Health 2,030
Allied Health Services 1,996
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Medicine 1,218
Communication Sciences 1,159

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