Master’s Degrees in Health Sciences & Services
Education Levels of Health Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,209 people earned their master's degree in health science. This makes it the 94th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,276 |
| Associate Degree | 10,346 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,440 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,209 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 256 |
| Graduate Certificate | 226 |
Earnings of Health Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in health science is $52,618. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,291 to a high of $57,945.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for health science students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in health science. About 75.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 301 |
| Women | 908 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 126 |
| Black or African American | 245 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
| White | 485 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 141 |
Most Popular Health Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health science. 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 science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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 science from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 72% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Rio Grande Valley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Meharry Medical College. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in health science from Meharry Medical College. Of these students, 78% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Meharry Medical College health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
University of Central Florida is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in health science from UCF. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
American College of Healthcare Sciences is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in health science from American College of Healthcare Sciences. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at American College of Healthcare Sciences make a median salary of 52,618.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Touro University California. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in health science from TUC. Of these students, 64% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at Touro University California make a median salary of 52,618.
Touro University Worldwide is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. 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 science from TUW. Of these students, 68% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at Touro University Worldwide make a median salary of 52,618.
The 7th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. 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 science from UC Davis. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in health science from Cumberlands. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that Cumberlands graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
Touro University Nevada is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. 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 science from Touro University Nevada. About 60% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Touro University Nevada graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
The 10th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in health science from USAHS. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences make a median salary of 52,618.
Nova Southeastern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $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 science from NUS Florida. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that NUS Florida graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
University of North Texas Health Science Center is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,038 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in health science from UNT Health Science Center. Of these students, 96% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at University of North Texas Health Science Center make a median salary of 52,618.
West Virginia University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. 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 science from WVU. Of these students, 52% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at West Virginia University make a median salary of 52,618.
Towson University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in health science from Towson. About 74% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at Towson University make a median salary of 52,618.
Northwestern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health science. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 31 people received their master's degree in health science from Northwestern. About 83% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northwestern University health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
Regis College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. 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 science from Regis College. Of these students, 91% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Regis College health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
New Jersey City University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. 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 science from NJCU. About 84% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NJCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
California State University - Dominguez Hills comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health science. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. 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 science from CSUDH. Of these students, 50% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in health science at California State University - Dominguez Hills make a median salary of 52,618.
Georgia College & State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health science. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,292 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in health science from Georgia College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that Georgia College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,618.
Merrimack College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health science. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,208 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in health science from Merrimack. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Merrimack College health science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,618.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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