by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue University Global ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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Purdue University Global is in the top 10% of the country for health science. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University Global handed out 550 bachelor's degrees in health sciences and services. Due to this, the school was ranked #3 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 433 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue University Global is $36,626. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,369 for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue University Global, health science students borrow a median amount of $41,774 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all health science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Purdue University Global.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 361 students earned a associate's degree in health science from Purdue University Global. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a associate's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 32 |
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue University Global are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 95 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| White | 289 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 51 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,282 |
| Nursing | 1,207 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 490 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 176 |
| Public Health | 153 |
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