by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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UD was ranked #48 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 #1 in Delaware.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in health science from UD. This makes it the #32 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 UD is $35,637. This is higher than $35,624, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at UD is $504 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about UD tuition and fees.
The health science program at UD awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in health science from UD in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 200 |
| Nursing | 191 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 64 |
| Allied Health Professions | 43 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.