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Master's Degree in General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

Master’s Degrees in General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

861 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in health studies is offered at 38 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 60% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of health studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 861 people earned their master's degree in health studies. This makes it the 155th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 861
Doctor’s Degree 238
Graduate Certificate 66

Earnings of Health Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in health studies. About 72.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 234
Women 627
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health studies master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 117
Black or African American 189
Hispanic or Latino 179
White 288
International Students 8
Other Races/Ethnicities 80
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There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in health studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

158 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for health studies students seekinga master's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their master's degree in health studies from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 72% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, Tennessee
122 Yearly Graduations
78% Women

Meharry Medical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health studies. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in health studies from Meharry Medical College. About 78% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
121 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in health studies from UCF. Of these students, 67% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Touro University California

Vallejo, California
55 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Touro University California. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in health studies from TUC. About 64% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California
52 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Touro University Worldwide is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in health studies from TUW. About 68% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
47 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in health studies from UC Davis. Of these students, 81% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Touro University Nevada

Henderson, Nevada
43 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Touro University Nevada. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in health studies from Touro University Nevada. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

34 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in health studies from USAHS. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
33 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nova Southeastern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in health studies. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in health studies from NUS Florida. Of these students, 92% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
32 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in health studies from WVU. About 52% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Regis College

Weston, Massachusetts
30 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Regis College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in health studies from Regis College. About 91% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey
30 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New Jersey City University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,785 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in health studies from NJCU. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

27 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Dominguez Hills. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in health studies from CSUDH. About 50% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
21 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Kentucky University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,206 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in health studies from NKU. About 80% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

17 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,346 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in health studies from FDU. About 92% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

16 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in health studies from MCPHS University. Of these students, 92% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
15 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Utah is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in health studies from U of U. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
9 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in health studies from Northwestern. Of these students, 63% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sam Houston State University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in health studies from SHSU. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#20

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
8 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Florida is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in health studies. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in health studies from UNF. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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