by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Cuesta College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, Cuesta College came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cuesta College was $391 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $46 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,948 |
| Fees | $52 | $52 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 | $1,152 |
Learn more about Cuesta College tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Cuesta College 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 Cuesta College Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 176 students earned a associate's degree in health science from Cuesta College. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cuesta College with a associate's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 127 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 72 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 47 |
| Nursing | 41 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 8 |