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 GHC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at GHC was ranked #312 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 195 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 312 |
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GHC paid an average of $360 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $95 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about GHC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
GHC does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GHC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Georgia Highlands College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 128 |
| Dental Support Services | 43 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 28 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 8 |