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. Also, learn how Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #317 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #11 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 199 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 317 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,268 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,624 for all health science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northwest paid an average of $537 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
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The health science program at Northwest awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 31 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 9 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.