Health and Wellness, General

CIP Code: 51.0001

A health and wellness, general degree prepares graduates for careers in Health education specialists, Community health workers. 200 colleges and universities offer this program.

Annual Degrees Awarded

5,611

                Colleges Offering
                200
            

                Avg. Career Salary
                $57,015
            

                Top Career Salary
                $63,000
            

Health and Wellness, General Salary by College

Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $61,296 four years after graduating (middle half: $42,849–$82,291). Where you study it matters: across 156 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $40,140 to $135,742.

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#	College	4 yrs after	Wage-adjusted	1 yr after	Median debt	Outcome Rating
1	Touro University New York, NY	$135,742	$129,198	$98,520	$12,500	C
2	Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN	$115,095	$123,476	—	$19,500	B+
3	University of Delaware Newark, DE	$107,695	$107,050	$35,637	$26,168	A
4	Seattle Central College Seattle, WA	$85,809	$78,926	$71,275	$18,907	D
5	Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA	$84,658	$86,098	—	—	A+
6	Mercyhurst University Erie, PA	$83,812	$85,238	—	$25,299	D
7	Pennsylvania Western University California, PA	$83,194	$84,609	—	—	D
8	Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA	$82,911	$75,444	—	$27,000	A
9	Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL	$82,727	$88,052	—	—	B
10	University of Kentucky Lexington, KY	$82,533	$93,452	$19,370	$23,000	B+
11	California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA	$80,630	$73,368	$36,383	$12,415	C+
12	Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH	$80,420	$85,820	$65,046	$26,559	B
13	Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA	$80,194	$81,558	—	—	B+
14	Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ	$79,664	$69,920	—	$26,500	C+
15	Boston University Boston, MA	$78,431	$69,067	$42,894	$25,889	A+
16	Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY	$77,075	$73,359	$34,538	$19,000	A
17	Springfield College Springfield, MA	$76,417	$67,293	$11,874	$26,250	D
18	National University San Diego, CA	$76,305	$69,433	$55,679	$28,334	C+
19	California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA	$76,268	$69,399	$43,134	—	C+
20	Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ	$75,353	$66,136	$29,770	$27,000	B
21	Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH	$74,693	$68,800	$66,407	$13,042	C
22	University of Florida Gainesville, FL	$74,152	$78,925	$23,493	$15,000	A+
23	Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO	$74,114	$79,466	—	$27,000	B+
25	University of Minnesota-Rochester Rochester, MN	$74,079	$70,761	$53,988	$19,056	B
24	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN	$74,079	$70,761	$53,988	$19,056	A
26	Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY	$73,478	$83,199	$58,970	$18,750	C+
27	San Diego State University San Diego, CA	$73,095	$66,512	$35,624	$26,150	B
28	American International College Springfield, MA	$72,747	$64,061	—	$25,000	F
29	The University of Tampa Tampa, FL	$72,531	$77,200	$26,672	$26,941	B
30	Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA	$71,608	$72,826	$43,635	$25,900	A
31	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX	$69,815	$70,981	$37,331	$15,750	A
32	Wheaton College Wheaton, IL	$69,566	$68,348	$32,375	$20,356	B+
33	Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH	$69,449	$63,969	$32,808	$27,000	D
34	University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO	$69,333	$74,340	$39,186	$21,500	A
35	California State University-Chico Chico, CA	$69,303	$63,061	$40,057	$19,331	B
36	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL	$69,195	$67,984	$34,806	$20,250	A+
37	University of New England Biddeford, ME	$69,190	$73,531	$30,169	$27,000	B
38	Misericordia University Dallas, PA	$68,418	$69,582	—	$27,000	B+
39	California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA	$68,231	$62,086	$42,602	$17,190	B
40	Merrimack College North Andover, MA	$68,209	$60,065	$31,161	$27,000	B+
42	Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ	$68,108	$59,777	$39,009	$23,000	A
41	Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ	$68,108	$59,777	$39,009	$23,000	B+
43	Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA	$67,765	$78,443	$59,186	$19,282	C
44	MCPHS University Boston, MA	$67,637	$59,561	$49,788	$27,000	A
45	California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA	$67,182	$61,131	$44,162	$14,979	C+
46	University of Miami Coral Gables, FL	$66,064	$70,317	—	$15,911	A+
47	The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX	$65,617	$66,713	$20,631	$15,000	A
48	San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA	$65,252	$59,375	$47,367	$18,250	B
49	Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO	$65,127	$69,830	$44,443	$22,375	C
50	Towson University Towson, MD	$65,108	$57,140	$41,095	$20,841	C+
51	Wilmington University New Castle, DE	$65,064	$64,674	$47,002	$15,000	C
52	Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA	$65,018	$57,255	—	$26,375	C+
53	Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA	$64,797	$58,961	—	—	B
55	Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ	$64,696	$66,476	$37,967	$24,000	B+
54	Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ	$64,696	$66,476	$37,967	$24,000	B+
56	Moravian University Bethlehem, PA	$64,503	$65,600	$35,991	$27,000	B+
57	Stockton University Galloway, NJ	$63,295	$55,553	$25,791	$19,500	C
58	University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV	$63,049	$65,438	$37,198	$20,500	B
59	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA	$63,001	$64,073	$27,347	$26,549	C+
60	DePaul University Chicago, IL	$62,693	$61,595	$34,897	$26,500	B+
61	Utica University Utica, NY	$62,369	$59,362	$32,043	$23,638	B
62	Otterbein University Westerville, OH	$62,364	$66,552	$30,581	$27,000	C+
63	Carroll College Helena, MT	$62,284	$68,035	$30,457	$25,250	B+
64	Siena Heights University Adrian, MI	$61,834	$65,197	$52,998	$15,625	C+
65	University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD	$61,518	$66,218	$44,109	$21,125	C+
66	Walden University Minneapolis, MN	$61,434	$58,683	$50,436	$35,500	F
67	Husson University Bangor, ME	$61,215	$65,055	$40,361	$27,000	D
68	Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT	$61,190	$55,091	$32,962	$25,596	C
69	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA	$61,062	$56,164	$36,957	$11,272	A
70	Spelman College Atlanta, GA	$60,978	$63,125	$28,357	$24,705	B+
71	University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX	$60,839	$61,855	$41,126	$28,441	C+
72	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO	$60,605	$56,678	$32,393	$20,000	D
73	CUNY York College Jamaica, NY	$60,346	$57,437	$39,837	$10,975	D
74	University of Hartford West Hartford, CT	$60,274	$54,266	$32,157	$27,000	C+
75	Howard University Washington, DC	$60,047	$52,617	—	—	C+
76	Portland State University Portland, OR	$59,961	$60,314	$37,709	$15,844	C+
77	California Baptist University Riverside, CA	$59,801	$54,415	$31,550	$26,375	C+
78	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX	$59,794	$60,793	$40,655	$14,205	D
79	Spalding University Louisville, KY	$59,761	$67,668	$33,822	$25,000	C+
80	Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL	$59,669	$63,510	$46,328	$14,987	B+
81	Marymount University Arlington, VA	$59,645	$54,312	$25,727	$25,078	B
82	University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO	$58,973	$63,231	$39,289	$24,630	B
83	Texas Woman's University Denton, TX	$58,585	$59,564	$34,755	$21,200	C+
84	California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA	$58,396	$53,137	$34,053	$14,500	C+
85	Lamar University Beaumont, TX	$57,524	$58,485	$31,061	$21,358	D
86	Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY	$57,271	$64,848	$42,045	$19,500	D
87	Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV	$56,953	$67,379	$39,351	$25,000	C+
88	University of South Florida Tampa, FL	$56,452	$60,086	$34,073	$19,948	B+
89	Alvernia University Reading, PA	$56,203	$57,159	$42,607	$26,911	C+
90	University of Central Florida Orlando, FL	$56,148	$59,762	$27,531	$19,250	B+
91	Keene State College Keene, NH	$55,913	$51,501	$36,956	$27,000	D
92	Rowan University Glassboro, NJ	$55,839	$49,009	$27,584	$25,000	C
93	University of West Florida Pensacola, FL	$55,704	$59,290	$39,603	$19,568	C
94	Ashford University San Diego, CA	$55,689	$50,673	—	$34,500	F
95	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO	$54,921	$51,362	$39,099	$19,975	D
96	Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN	$54,526	$58,496	$41,104	$25,921	C+
97	University of Houston Houston, TX	$54,471	$55,381	$32,447	$18,750	B+
98	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH	$54,424	$58,079	$35,810	$26,000	C
99	Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA	$54,256	$55,179	$28,275	$23,013	C+
100	California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA	$54,244	$49,358	$35,563	$15,000	C+
101	Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL	$54,184	$57,672	$41,965	$43,927	C+
102	Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC	$54,170	$58,132	—	$27,000	B
103	Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL	$54,006	$57,482	$33,871	$17,515	C+
104	University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI	$53,886	$56,817	$26,225	$21,500	C+
105	Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA	$53,826	$55,721	$31,582	$23,250	C
106	University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN	$53,776	$51,368	$40,361	$22,978	C+
107	The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX	$53,757	$54,655	$34,454	$20,500	C+
108	University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO	$53,677	$57,553	$33,674	$25,062	C
109	University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL	$53,540	$56,986	$36,199	$15,000	B
110	Spring Hill College Mobile, AL	$52,874	$60,017	—	—	C+
111	Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX	$52,716	$53,597	$31,491	$26,000	D
112	The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID	$52,709	$56,049	$25,897	$20,227	C
113	Stetson University Deland, FL	$52,591	$55,976	$30,106	$20,250	C+
114	Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO	$52,179	$55,947	$32,268	$20,500	C
115	New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ	$52,151	$45,772	$37,691	$23,000	F
116	AdventHealth University Orlando, FL	$51,967	$55,312	$29,287	$24,542	B
117	Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX	$51,909	$52,776	$34,063	$23,250	D
118	Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH	$51,684	$55,155	—	$27,000	C
119	Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL	$51,640	$54,964	$32,257	$17,077	B
120	Daemen University Amherst, NY	$51,458	$48,977	—	$27,000	C+
121	West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX	$51,397	$52,256	$26,513	$17,750	D
122	Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA	$51,056	$51,924	$32,664	$32,687	F
123	Rhode Island College Providence, RI	$50,854	$50,086	$34,995	$24,641	C
124	SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY	$50,659	$48,217	$29,455	$26,706	F
125	Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX	$50,657	$51,503	$32,266	$29,000	F
126	Luther College Decorah, IA	$50,580	$53,204	—	—	B+
127	University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL	$50,429	$49,546	$29,735	$19,500	B+
128	University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI	$49,703	$51,718	$29,260	$21,500	B
129	Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA	$49,343	$57,118	$28,062	$20,500	C
130	Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX	$49,134	$49,955	$27,611	$21,250	C
131	The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX	$48,928	$49,745	$34,350	$18,625	C+
132	Idaho State University Pocatello, ID	$48,828	$51,922	$33,122	$23,250	D
133	Trinity Washington University Washington, DC	$48,567	$42,557	$30,904	$27,930	F
134	Wichita State University Wichita, KS	$48,537	$50,389	$36,010	$20,207	C
135	Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA	$47,791	$55,322	$39,553	$26,125	A+
140	South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA	$47,390	$49,058	$36,654	$47,778	F
139	South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA	$47,390	$43,153	$36,654	$47,778	F
138	South University-Richmond Glen Allen, VA	$47,390	$43,153	$36,654	$47,778	F
137	South University-Columbia Columbia, SC	$47,390	$52,548	$36,654	$47,778	F
136	South University-Savannah Savannah, GA	$47,390	$49,058	$36,654	$47,778	F
141	William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ	$46,711	$40,998	$34,657	$24,500	D
142	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	$46,695	$50,095	$38,878	$26,000	C+
143	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN	$46,277	$49,647	$33,944	$20,031	D
144	University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR	$46,276	$54,532	$35,746	$26,750	C
145	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL	$46,081	$49,047	$27,553	$25,750	D
146	Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL	$46,042	$52,262	$24,692	$27,624	D
147	Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR	$46,015	$54,225	$30,586	$19,697	D
148	Columbus State University Columbus, GA	$45,997	$47,616	$30,382	$26,970	F
149	California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA	$45,977	$41,836	$36,494	$17,609	C
150	Texas Southern University Houston, TX	$44,612	$45,357	$20,655	$29,000	F
151	University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA	$43,308	$44,833	$30,522	$26,000	D
152	Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CA	$43,221	$39,328	$42,012	$12,659	—
153	Ferrum College Ferrum, VA	$42,229	$38,453	—	$27,000	F
154	Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN	$41,830	$44,876	$30,760	$19,414	C
155	Lee University Cleveland, TN	$41,162	$44,965	$26,734	$21,535	D
156	Clayton State University Morrow, GA	$40,140	$41,553	$34,006	$25,000	D

Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.

What Can You Do With a Health and Wellness, General Degree?

Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:

Health education specialists

$63,000 +4.5% growth

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Community health workers

$51,030 +11.3% growth

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$57,015

Average Salary Across Careers

$63,000

Highest Paying Career

Career Paths Available

Best Colleges for Health and Wellness, General

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in health and wellness, general.

#	College	Location	Degrees Awarded	Repit Grade
1	Rice University	Houston, TX	30	A
2	Northwestern University	Evanston, IL	29	A
3	Texas A & M University-College Station	College Station, TX	386	B+
4	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	Minneapolis, MN	50	B+
5	Tulane University of Louisiana	New Orleans, LA	28	B+
6	Tulsa Technology Center	Tulsa, OK	336	B
7	University of Houston	Houston, TX	303	B
8	University of Rhode Island	Kingston, RI	93	B
9	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Tempe, AZ	70	B
10	University of West Georgia	Carrollton, GA	63	B
11	Creighton University	Omaha, NE	58	B
12	Tuskegee University	Tuskegee, AL	52	B
13	University of Vermont	Burlington, VT	39	B
14	Portland State University	Portland, OR	37	B
15	Rowan University	Glassboro, NJ	33	B
16	Farmingdale State College	Farmingdale, NY	33	B
17	Towson University	Towson, MD	27	B
18	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Edinburg, TX	25	B
19	Utah Valley University	Orem, UT	124	C+
20	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	Slippery Rock, PA	124	C+
21	Prairie View A & M University	Prairie View, TX	100	C+
22	West Virginia University	Morgantown, WV	92	C+
23	Southern Connecticut State University	New Haven, CT	86	C+
24	Jacksonville State University	Jacksonville, AL	75	C+
25	Northern Wyoming Community College District	Sheridan, WY	75	C+
26	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	71	C+
27	University of the Cumberlands	Williamsburg, KY	64	C+
28	State University of New York at Oswego	Oswego, NY	63	C+
29	The University of Texas at San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	61	C+
30	Maryville University of Saint Louis	Saint Louis, MO	52	C+

Largest Health and Wellness, General Programs

Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most health and wellness, general graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.

#	College	Location	Degrees Awarded	Repit Grade
1	Purdue University Global	West Lafayette, IN	803	C
2	Texas A & M University-College Station	College Station, TX	386	B+
3	Tulsa Technology Center	Tulsa, OK	336	B
4	University of Houston	Houston, TX	303	B
5	Carrington College-Phoenix North	Phoenix, AZ	127	C
6	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	Slippery Rock, PA	124	C+
7	Utah Valley University	Orem, UT	124	C+
8	American College of Healthcare Sciences	Portland, OR	108	C
9	Carrington College-Sacramento	Sacramento, CA	101	C
10	Prairie View A & M University	Prairie View, TX	100	C+
11	University of Rhode Island	Kingston, RI	93	B
12	West Virginia University	Morgantown, WV	92	C+
13	Southern Connecticut State University	New Haven, CT	86	C+
14	Pacific College of Health and Science	San Diego, CA	78	D
15	Jacksonville State University	Jacksonville, AL	75	C+
16	Northern Wyoming Community College District	Sheridan, WY	75	C+
17	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	71	C+
18	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Tempe, AZ	70	B
19	University of the Cumberlands	Williamsburg, KY	64	C+
20	University of West Georgia	Carrollton, GA	63	B
21	State University of New York at Oswego	Oswego, NY	63	C+
22	The University of Texas at San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	61	C+
23	Creighton University	Omaha, NE	58	B
24	Arizona State University Digital Immersion	Scottsdale, AZ	56	C
25	Washtenaw Community College	Ann Arbor, MI	55	C
26	Tuskegee University	Tuskegee, AL	52	B
27	Maryville University of Saint Louis	Saint Louis, MO	52	C+
28	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	Minneapolis, MN	50	B+
29	Texas Woman's University	Denton, TX	48	C+
30	Trinity Washington University	Washington, DC	48	C

5,611

Degrees Awarded Annually

200

Colleges Offering Program

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About Health and Wellness, General

Health and Wellness, General is a degree program offered at 200 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 5,611 students graduate with this degree.

Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as health education specialists, community health workers.

Program Classification

CIP Code 51.0001

Field (2-digit CIP) 51

Category (4-digit CIP) 51.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with a Health and Wellness, General degree?

A Health and Wellness, General degree can lead to careers as a health education specialists, community health workers, and more. Top earners in related careers can make up to $63,000 annually.

How many colleges offer Health and Wellness, General?

200 colleges and universities in the United States offer Health and Wellness, General as a degree program. Each year, approximately 5,611 students graduate with this degree.

What are the best colleges for Health and Wellness, General?

The best colleges for Health and Wellness, General based on Repit's ratings include Rice University, Northwestern University, Texas A & M University-College Station, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Tulane University of Louisiana. Rankings are based on the college's overall Repit grade and the number of degrees awarded in this program.

What is the salary potential with a Health and Wellness, General degree?

Graduates with a Health and Wellness, General degree can expect average salaries around $57,015 in related careers, with top earners making up to $63,000. Actual salaries depend on the specific career path, experience level, and location.

Health and Wellness, General

Health and Wellness, General Salary by College

What Can You Do With a Health and Wellness, General Degree?

Health education specialists

Community health workers

Best Colleges for Health and Wellness, General

Largest Health and Wellness, General Programs

About Health and Wellness, General

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