Master’s Degrees in General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Education Levels of Health Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 861 people earned their master's degree in health studies. This earns it the #155 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,884 |
| Associate Degree | 9,546 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,840 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,057 |
| Master’s Degree | 861 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 238 |
| Graduate Certificate | 66 |
Earnings of Health Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for health studies majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for health studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in health studies. About 72.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 234 |
| Women | 627 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 117 |
| Black or African American | 189 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 179 |
| White | 288 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 80 |
Most Popular Health Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their master's degree in health studies from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Meharry Medical College. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in health studies from Meharry Medical College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
University of Central Florida is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in health studies from UCF. About 67% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Touro University California is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in health studies from TUC. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Touro University Worldwide comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health studies. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in health studies from TUW. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
University of California - Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health studies. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in health studies from UC Davis. About 81% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Touro University Nevada is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in health studies from Touro University Nevada. Of these students, 60% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in health studies from USAHS. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in health studies from NUS Florida. About 92% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Virginia University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in health studies from WVU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
Regis College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health studies. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in health studies from Regis College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
New Jersey City University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health studies. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,785 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in health studies from NJCU. Of these students, 84% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in health studies from CSUDH. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health studies. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,206 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in health studies from NKU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,346 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in health studies from FDU. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health studies. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in health studies from MCPHS University. About 92% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health studies. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in health studies from U of U. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Sam Houston State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in health studies from SHSU. Of these students, 20% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in health studies from Northwestern. About 63% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon Institute of Technology is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,306 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in health studies from OIT. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| General Health & Wellness | 348 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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