by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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Portland State University is in the top 10% of the country for health science. More specifically it was ranked #49 out of 505 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 213 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 61% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, health science students borrow a median amount of $19,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Portland State University.
Of the 213 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences & Services from Portland State University in 2020-2021, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 186 |
| Communication Sciences | 102 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 28 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1 |
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