by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how SCSU compares to other colleges that offer health professions.
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SCSU is a solid choice among schools offering health professions. In particular, it placed #242 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University awarded 348 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,078 a year. This is higher than $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SCSU, health professions students borrow a median amount of $24,616 in student loans. This is lower than $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
Learn more about SCSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 35 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at SCSU were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Every one of the 6 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in health professions from SCSU were women.
The largest share of health professions doctoral degree graduates at SCSU are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the health professions majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
This health professions program at SCSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 187 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 100 |
| Communication Sciences | 84 |
| Public Health | 52 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 42 |
| Allied Health Professions | 15 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 6 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 4 |