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 TSU ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The bachelor's program at TSU was ranked #355 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #29 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 225 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 355 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Southern University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at TSU is $20,655. 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 TSU, health science students borrow a median amount of $25,224 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,345.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TSU paid an average of $470 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $100 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,941 | $18,701 |
| Fees | $1,696 | $1,696 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,654 | $1,654 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,028 | $6,028 |
Learn more about TSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 76% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the TSU health science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Texas Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 74 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 61 |
| Allied Health Professions | 8 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 6 |
| Public Health | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.