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2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools

418 Colleges
$34,253 Avg Salary
$29,079 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 35,945 people earned a degree or certificate in health sciences and services, making the major the #34 most popular in the United States.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 418 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Sciences & Services program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for health science majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named University of South Florida - Main Campus the most popular school in the United States for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.

Of the 1,058 students majoring in health science at USF Tampa, 22% are male and 78% are female.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at USF Tampa take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,320. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $208, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 73% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 27% are male.

Health Science majors at UCF take out an average of $22,097 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $255.

Full Health Sciences & Services at University of Central Florida Report

#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Purdue University Global is a great place for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 65% of the health science majors at the school.

On average, health science graduates from Purdue University Global take out $37,623 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

Women make up 73% of the health science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Mizzou take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,421. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $406.

Full Health Sciences & Services at University of Missouri - Columbia Report

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Out of the 418 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Stony Brook University landed the # 5 spot on the list. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.

Of the 442 students majoring in health science at SUNY Stony Brook, 30% are male and 70% are female.

On average, health science graduates from SUNY Stony Brook take out $20,326 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $128, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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California State University - East Bay came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Hayward, Cal State East Bay is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 391 students majoring in health science at Cal State East Bay, 20% are male and 80% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at Cal State East Bay accumulate an average of around $18,688 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $145.

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University of Nevada - Reno came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Reno, UNR is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 73% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 27% are male.

On average, health science graduates from UNR take out $20,567 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $333.

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#8

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 80% of the health science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Stockton State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,911. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $230, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Stockton University Report

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health sciences and services programs. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 91% of the health science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Texas A&M College Station take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,656. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $314, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Texas A&M University - College Station Report

California State University - Long Beach came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. CSULB is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Beach.

Women make up 86% of the health science majors at the school.

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Southern New Hampshire University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 268 students majoring in health science at SNHU, 19% are male and 81% are female.

On average, health science graduates from SNHU take out $28,581 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#12

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

University of North Florida landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health sciences and services programs. UNF is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville.

Of the 257 students majoring in health science at UNF, 28% are male and 72% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at UNF accumulate an average of around $21,064 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $174.

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#13

Touro College

New York, NY

Touro College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Touro is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

Women make up 67% of the health science majors at the school.

Health Science majors at Touro take out an average of $23,988 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Florida A&M University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Tallahassee.

Women make up 80% of the health science majors at the school.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $145.

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#15

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public college with a very large student population.

About 79% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 21% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at UH accumulate an average of around $25,028 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $311.

Full Health Sciences & Services at University of Houston Report

California State University - Channel Islands did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. CSUCI is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Camarillo.

Of the 220 students majoring in health science at CSUCI, 16% are male and 84% are female.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at CSUCI take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,016. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $196.

Full Health Sciences & Services at California State University - Channel Islands Report

#17

Portland State University

Portland, OR

Portland State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health sciences and services programs. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 72% of the health science majors at the school.

Health Science majors at Portland State University take out an average of $25,266 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#18

Boston University

Boston, MA

With a ranking of #18, Boston University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

About 81% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 19% are male.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $666, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Boston University Report

#19

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. FAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

Of the 211 students majoring in health science at FAU, 21% are male and 79% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, health science graduates from FAU carry an average student debt load of $18,136.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Florida Atlantic University Report

#20

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health sciences and services programs. UF is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

Of the 210 students majoring in health science at UF, 19% are male and 81% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, health science graduates from UF carry an average student debt load of $16,911. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $207.

Full Health Sciences & Services at University of Florida Report

#21

York College

Jamaica, NY

York College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Jamaica, York is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 81% of the health science majors at the school.

Health Science majors at York take out an average of $14,788 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#22

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 75% of the health science majors at the school.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Temple University Report

#23

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. FGCU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers.

Women make up 80% of the health science majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, health science graduates from FGCU carry an average student debt load of $21,341. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $219.

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With a ranking of #24, The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 72% of the health science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at UT Dallas take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,320.

Full Health Sciences & Services at The University of Texas at Dallas Report

With a ranking of #25, Seminole State College of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Seminole State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Sanford.

Women make up 84% of the health science majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at Seminole State accumulate an average of around $26,976 in student debt.

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#27

DePaul University

Chicago, IL
#30

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI
#34

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#36

Towson University

Towson, MD
#40

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA
#42

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA
#46

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE
#49

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD
#50

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA
#50

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA

Additional Award Winners

This section represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 418 different United States health sciences and services schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
52 University of Hartford West Hartford, CT
52 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
54 Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX
54 The College at Brockport Brockport, NY
56 Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ
57 Misericordia University Dallas, PA
58 Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX
58 Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX
60 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
60 Seattle Central College Seattle, WA
60 Texas State University San Marcos, TX

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Health Sciences & Services students that almost earned our Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
63 Utica College Utica, NY
63 University of Dayton Dayton, OH
65 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
66 Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX
67 Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
68 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
69 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
70 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
71 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK
72 University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
72 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
72 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
75 University of Delaware Newark, DE
75 University of New England Biddeford, ME
75 University of Missouri - Kansas City Kansas City, MO
75 Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT
79 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
80 Miami Dade College Miami, FL
80 Columbus State University Columbus, GA
82 Arizona State University - Tempe Tempe, AZ
82 Arizona State University - Skysong Scottsdale, AZ
82 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
82 Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA

Health Sciences & Services by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 30 majors within the area of study, health sciences and services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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