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 #20 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Global handed out 524 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 550 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue University Global go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,104 a year. This is higher than $35,624, which is the national median 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 $19,947 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 $25,345.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue University Global paid an average of $371 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $280 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $13,356 |
| Fees | $30 | $1,065 |
Learn more about Purdue University Global tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 524 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from Purdue University Global. About 31% were men and 69% were 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, 56% 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 | 16 |
| Black or African American | 107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 291 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Purdue University Global 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 Purdue University Global Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 309 students earned a associate's degree in health science from Purdue University Global. About 34% of these graduates were women and the other 66% 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 | 20 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Purdue University Global.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,290 |
| Nursing | 983 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 513 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 165 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 149 |