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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Utah

445 students earned Health Science degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Health Sciences & Services is the 40th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 374
Bachelor’s Degree 28
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Master’s Degree 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Utah

There are 890 people in the state and 114,910 people in the nation working in health science jobs.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in Utah

Health Science grads earn an average of $47,830 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Utah that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,647. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,013 a year.

#2

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,969 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 42 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,950 a year.

#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,996 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,955. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate. In their early career, BYU grads earn an average salary of $49,424. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,459. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in UT

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Community Health Workers 33% $48,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing 17,535
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,320
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1,542
Communication Sciences 647
Allied Health Professions 639
Public Health 561
Rehabilitation Professions 297
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 255

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

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