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. Also, learn how UCF ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
UCF is in the top 10% of the country for health science. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 887 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 875 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 121 students received their master’s degree in health science from UCF. This makes it the #3 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 UCF is $27,531. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,624 for all health science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCF, health science students borrow a median amount of $28,435 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 UCF is $267 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCF paid an average of $749 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
Learn more about UCF tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 103 |
| Black or African American | 125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 276 |
| White | 325 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 45 |
Online degrees for the UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Health Science majors graduating with a master's degree from UCF make a median salary of $57,336 a year. 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, 132 students graduated with a master's degree in health science from UCF. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 977 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 404 |
| Communication Sciences | 343 |
| Medicine | 107 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.