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. We've also included details on how Worcester State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health professions.
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The bachelor's program at Worcester State was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Other Health Professions Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Worcester State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in other health professions. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Worcester State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,234 a year. This is higher than $38,492, which is the national median for all health professions bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Worcester State paid an average of $294 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $40 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,316 | $10,316 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,999 | $12,999 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,892 | $1,892 |
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The health professions program at Worcester State awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Worcester State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Worcester State does not offer an online option for its health professions bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Worcester State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Worcester State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 99 |
| Communication Sciences | 72 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 67 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 52 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 3 |