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 SRU ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, SRU came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SRU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,347 a year. This is less than $35,624, which is the national median of all health science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SRU, health science students borrow a median amount of $36,342 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 SRU is $446 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SRU paid an average of $482 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
Learn more about SRU tuition and fees.
The health science program at SRU awarded 113 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SRU 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 SRU Online Learning page.
The health science program at SRU awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SRU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 169 |
| Public Health | 101 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 52 |
| Allied Health Professions | 43 |
| Nursing | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.