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 Seattle Central ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, Seattle Central came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Seattle Central College handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Seattle Central is $71,275. 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 Seattle Central was $141 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $124 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,458 | $4,947 |
| Fees | $600 | $600 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
Learn more about Seattle Central tuition and fees.
Of the 58 health science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Seattle Central, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Central College with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Seattle Central 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 Seattle Central Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of health science associate's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Central College with a associate's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Seattle Central College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 105 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 58 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 46 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21 |
| Dental Support Services | 20 |