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. In addition, we cover how PVAMU ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The bachelor's program at PVAMU was ranked #278 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #22 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 278 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PVAMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,266 a year. This is less than $35,624, which is the national median of all health science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PVAMU, health science students borrow a median amount of $15,223 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at PVAMU is $105 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PVAMU paid an average of $753 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $246 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,571 | $1,571 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,317 | $10,317 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,611 | $4,611 |
Learn more about PVAMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 health science majors earned their bachelor's degree from PVAMU. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 89% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
PVAMU 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 PVAMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Prairie View A & M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 130 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 |