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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Kentucky

70 students earned Health Science degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Health Sciences & Services is the 41st most popular major in the state out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Kentucky

Health Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 70

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a health science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health science majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 37.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 52.9%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Kentucky

1,790 people in the state and 114,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health science.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a health science grad in the state is $38,210, compared to a typical salary of $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Kentucky that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%. Graduates earn an average $38,625 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

#3

Bellarmine University

Louisville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in KY

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Community Health Workers 15% $34,280

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to health science.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 2,017
Medicine 430
Rehabilitation Professions 415
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 222
Dentistry 186
Communication Sciences 171
Mental & Social Health Services 168
Allied Health Professions 161

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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