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, and more. In addition, we cover how Rockhurst ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rockhurst was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rockhurst University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 97% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rockhurst paid an average of $698 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,900 | $41,900 |
| Fees | $1,520 | $1,520 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,540 | $11,540 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,870 | $5,870 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rockhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rockhurst University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst Online Learning page.
All of the 27 students who graduated with a Associate’s in health science from Rockhurst in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rockhurst University with a associate's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Rockhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 318 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 100 |
| Communication Sciences | 41 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.