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

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

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

With 5,947 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, health sciences and services is the #22 most popular major in California.

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 in California ranking. This report analyzed 30 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named California State University - East Bay the most popular school in California for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Hayward, Cal State East Bay is a public school with a fairly 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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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means California State University - Long Beach is a great place for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. CSULB is a very 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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Out of the 30 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Channel Islands landed the # 3 spot on the list. CSUCI is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized 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.

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

About 75% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 25% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, health science graduates from Cal State Fullerton carry an average student debt load of $16,858. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $209.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at California State University - San Bernardino helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health sciences and services schools in California. Located in the medium-sized city of San Bernardino, CSUSB is a public college with a large student population.

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

On average, health science graduates from CSUSB take out $17,923 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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California State University - Dominguez Hills landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health sciences and services programs. CSUDH is a large public school located in the small city of Carson.

Of the 149 students majoring in health science at CSUDH, 23% are male and 77% are female.

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California State University - Fresno ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno State is a public school with a very large student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 16% are male.

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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 82% of the health science majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at SFSU accumulate an average of around $17,978 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $181, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #9, California State University - Chico did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Chico State is a large public school located in the midsize city of Chico.

About 93% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 7% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, health science graduates from Chico State carry an average student debt load of $18,847.

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Azusa Pacific University College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the suburb of San Dimas, Azusa Pacific's University College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 56 students majoring in health science at Azusa Pacific's University College, 5% are male and 95% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, health science graduates from Azusa Pacific's University College carry an average student debt load of $39,390.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Azusa Pacific University College Report

Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 394
Oregon 350
Nevada 432
Alaska 1

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 30 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.

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