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 Thomas Jefferson University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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Thomas Jefferson University was ranked #46 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Thomas Jefferson University handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Thomas Jefferson University is $43,635. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Thomas Jefferson University, health science students borrow a median amount of $42,074 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,345 for all health science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at Thomas Jefferson University is $331 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Thomas Jefferson University paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,400 | $44,400 |
| Fees | $1,133 | $1,133 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,246 | $17,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,028 | $4,028 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 138 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from Thomas Jefferson University. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Thomas Jefferson University 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 Thomas Jefferson University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Thomas Jefferson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 877 |
| Medicine | 259 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 242 |
| Allied Health Professions | 226 |
| Public Health | 127 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.