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 VSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #330 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #7 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 207 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 330 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at VSU is $28,490. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,624 for all health science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VSU, health science students borrow a median amount of $38,542 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,345 for all health science majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VSU paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 102 health science majors earned their bachelor's degree from VSU. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
VSU 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 VSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Valdosta State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 109 |
| Nursing | 108 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 39 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17 |
| Dental Support Services | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.