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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 434 students earned their Health Science degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Health Sciences & Services is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 271
Master’s Degree 70
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 49
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 49
Associate Degree 44

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 1,790 people employed in jobs related to a health science degree, compared to 114,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in Kentucky

Health Science grads earn an average of $38,210 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in Kentucky that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,625 after earning their degree at this institution.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,203. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,522.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Cumberlands. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

#5

Spalding University

Louisville
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,976. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,884 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,893 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,938 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,679. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#7

Georgetown College

Georgetown
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,565 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,384. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,400 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,484 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,174.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,076 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,872. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 9.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,331 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,970. In their early career, Henderson Community College grads earn an average salary of $27,978.

#10

Bellarmine University

Louisville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

#10

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,179 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,293 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,560 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,750.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in KY

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Community Health Workers 15% $34,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 6,395
Allied Health Professions 801
Health/Medical Admin Services 482
Rehabilitation Professions 479
Medicine 430
Public Health 371
Communication Sciences 321
Allied Health Services 247

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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