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 UMN Twin Cities 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, UMN Twin Cities came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 107% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,988 a year. 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 UMN Twin Cities, health science students borrow a median amount of $30,431 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 UMN Twin Cities is $330 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences & Services from UMN Twin Cities in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 378 |
| Medicine | 239 |
| Public Health | 195 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 176 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 153 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.