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. In addition, we cover how UIW ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIW was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #19 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 234 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of the Incarnate Word handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIW is $41,126. This is higher than $35,624, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIW paid an average of $1,050 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,700 | $33,700 |
| Fees | $1,960 | $1,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $250 | $250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,746 | $13,746 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,314 | $4,314 |
Learn more about UIW tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Incarnate Word with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UIW 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 UIW Online Learning page.
The health science program at UIW awarded 4 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Incarnate Word with a associate's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of the Incarnate Word.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 141 |
| Nursing | 137 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 92 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 84 |
| Optometry | 52 |