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. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #12 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 211 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, health science students borrow a median amount of $20,425 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at FAU is $228 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Florida Atlantic University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 211 students earned a bachelor's degree in health science from FAU. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 428 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 243 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 141 |
| Medicine | 56 |
| Communication Sciences | 22 |
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