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. We've also included details on how Merrimack ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at Merrimack was ranked #249 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #14 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Merrimack College handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in health science from Merrimack. This makes it the #20 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Merrimack go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,161 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,624 for all health science students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at Merrimack is $855 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Merrimack was $1,645 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,636 | $47,636 |
| Fees | $4,150 | $4,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,995 | $19,995 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 61 health science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Merrimack, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Merrimack 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 Merrimack Online Learning page.
Health Science majors graduating with a master's degree from Merrimack make a median salary of $52,599 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,618.
The health science program at Merrimack awarded 21 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Merrimack are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Merrimack College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | 70 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30 |
| Public Health | 22 |
| Allied Health Professions | 20 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.