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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NJCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at NJCU was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #13 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Jersey City University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 51% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in health science from NJCU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at NJCU is $37,691. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,624 for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NJCU was $823 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,785 | $24,702 |
| Fees | $186 | $186 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,274 | $16,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,808 | $4,808 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 health science majors earned their bachelor's degree from NJCU. Of these graduates, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the NJCU health science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NJCU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's health science program at NJCU make a median salary of $55,397. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all health science graduates with a master's is $52,618.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 health science majors earned their master's degree from NJCU. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at New Jersey City University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 233 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.