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Health Sciences & Services in Washington

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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 408 students earned their Health Science degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Health Sciences & Services is the 47th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 248
Associate Degree 146
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 35.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 18.1%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 3,700 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 Washington

A typical salary for a health science grad in the state is $42,610, compared to a typical salary of $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

A typical student attending Seattle Central will pay a net price of $4,876. In their early career, Seattle Central grads earn an average salary of $34,048. 73% of students get financical aid.

#3

Charter College

Vancouver
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,120 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,629. Graduates earn an average $29,515 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
360 Total Students

51 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $31,152 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

#5

Bellevue College

Bellevue
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,534 a year. This public school has an average net price of $8,343.

#6

Walla Walla University

College Place
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,157. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 35% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,800 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,335.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
735 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,748 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,168. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in WA

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 16% $38,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing 3,851
Mental & Social Health Services 748
Allied Health Services 734
Allied Health Professions 711
Public Health 621
Health/Medical Admin Services 497
Medicine 478
Dental Support Services 427

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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