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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how A-State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #266 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #3 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 266 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at A-State is $30,586. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,624 for all health science students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at A-State paid an average of $552 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $299 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,176 | $13,248 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,100 | $11,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,122 | $6,122 |
Learn more about A-State tuition and fees.
The health science program at A-State awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the A-State health science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the A-State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 347 |
| Allied Health Professions | 63 |
| Communication Sciences | 60 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 55 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.