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The bachelor's program at GHC was ranked #1,357 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #43 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools | 573 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 891 |
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,357 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Highlands College handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GHC was $360 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $95 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,280 | $8,632 |
| Fees | $664 | $664 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of health professions bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Highlands College with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the health professions bachelor’s degree program at GHC. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GHC Online Learning page.
Of the 112 students who earned an associate's degree in Health Professions from GHC in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at GHC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Highlands College with a associate's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Georgia Highlands College.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 128 |
| Dental Support Services | 43 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 38 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 28 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 8 |