Graduate Certificates in Health Sciences & Services
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Education Levels of Health Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 221 earned their graduate certificate in health science. This earns it the #74 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,866 |
| Associate Degree | 10,218 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,850 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,333 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,265 |
| Graduate Certificate | 221 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 192 |
Earnings of Health Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in health science is $46,376. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,376 to a high of $46,376.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for health science majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in health science. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 43 |
| Women | 178 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 135 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Health Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 47 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in health science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health science students seekinga graduate certificate is American College of Healthcare Sciences. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,404 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. The health science program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 44 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The health science program at Liberty University awarded 40 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. The health science program at University of Maryland - Baltimore awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Canyon University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in health science from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 67% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at UAB. Of these students, 86% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Creighton University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. The health science program at Creighton University awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in health science from Johns Hopkins. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at UNF. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in health science from UCF. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rowan University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in health science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,169 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at Rowan. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Worcester State University. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,042 per year. The health science program at Worcester State University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is SUNY Oswego. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to health science majors at SUNY Oswego.
The 13th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is A T Still University of Health Sciences. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in health science from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Drexel University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. The health science program at Drexel University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Tulsa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,282 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in health science from University of Tulsa. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Boise State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,110 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in health science from Boise State.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Villanova University. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,099 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in health science from Villanova. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nova Southeastern University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in health science from NUS Florida. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Plymouth State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in health science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,160 per year. The health science program at Plymouth State University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 4,413 |
| Public Health | 2,359 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2,009 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 1,215 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 915 |
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
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