Top Health Science Majors for 2025
From Pre-Med to Public Health—Here’s What to Know Before Choosing
🎓 Why Health Science?
If your student wants to make a difference, work with people, and enter a stable, growing field—health science is a great place to start.
But the term “health science” covers a wide range of careers and college majors. Choosing the right one early can save time, money, and stress.
✅ Popular Health Science Majors & Who They Fit
1. Nursing (BSN)
👤 Best For: Hands-on caregivers who want to enter the workforce directly after undergrad
📈 Job Outlook: +6%
💰 Median Salary: $81,000
2. Biology (Pre-Med)(But you need to Complete 7+ years of schooling)
👤 Best For: Students planning medical school, PA school, or dental school
📈 Job Outlook (Physicians): +3%
💰 Median Salary: $208,000+
3. Public Health
👤 Best For: Students interested in community health, policy, or epidemiology
📈 Job Outlook: +13%
💰 Median Salary: $78,000
4. Health Administration (Be Careful of AI)
👤 Best For: Students who like leadership, systems, and improving healthcare delivery
📈 Job Outlook: +28%
💰 Median Salary: $104,000
5. Exercise Science / Kinesiology
👤 Best For: Future PTs, OTs, athletic trainers, or fitness professionals
📈 Job Outlook: +9%
💰 Median Salary: $53,000 (entry), higher with graduate degrees
🔍 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Health Major
Do I need graduate school for this field?
Am I more interested in direct care, research, or systems?
Which colleges offer early assurance, articulation, or direct-admit programs?
What hands-on experiences will I need by graduation?
College Refocus helps students (and families) unpack these questions before it’s too late to pivot.
💬 What Families Say
“I didn’t realize public health was even an option until our planning meeting. Now I’m applying for schools that specialize in it.”
— Greenville, SC
🛠️ How College Refocus Helps
✅ Major and career matching for health students
✅ College list based on program strength, clinical access, and outcomes
✅ Application and essay coaching (especially for direct-entry BSN, PT, etc.)
✅ Scholarship and aid strategy for healthcare programs
Whether your student is headed toward a stethoscope or a systems role, we help them build a clear path to get there.
📞 Book a Free Planning Call
🎯 During our free call, we’ll:
Clarify which health science majors fit your student
Compare programs and outcomes
Build a timeline from now to senior year success
👉 Schedule a Free Health Major Strategy Session »