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Health Science in Utah

Health Science Schools in Utah

557 Health Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Health Science is the 40th most popular major in the state out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 323
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 116
Bachelor’s Degree 98
Master’s Degree 20

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in Utah

There are 890 people in the state and 114,910 people in the nation working in health science jobs.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in Utah

Health Science grads earn an average of $47,830 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Utah that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,514. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate.

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Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. A typical student attending Salt Lake Community College will pay a net price of $5,929. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.10 years to graduate. 61% of students get financical aid. 42 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#4

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. A typical student attending U of U will pay a net price of $9,422. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,565. 71% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate.

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Dixie State University

Saint George
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,065.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,620. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,011.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

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Health Science Careers in UT

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Community Health Workers 33% $48,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing 17,535
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,320
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1,542
Communication Sciences 647
Allied Health Professions 639
Public Health 561
Rehabilitation Professions 297
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 255

View all majors related to Health Science

View Nationwide Health Science Report

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