Pacific Earns High Rankings for Bachelor's in Health Science, Pre-Professional Programs

Pacific University was ranked third nationally for its undergraduate programs in health sciences by Intelligent.com, a college rankings service. Intelligent also named Pacific the best college for pre-professional programs in Oregon and second overall among Oregon’s private colleges.

Pacific’s School of Healthcare of Administration and Leadership offers the fastest completion time in the nation for its Bachelor of Health Science degree, according to Intelligent, which noted its combination of in-person and online learning.

For its 2022 rankings, Intelligent compared more than 2,900 colleges and universities, ranking each institution according to its program strength, student readiness, return on investment, cost, and student engagement. 

Pacific’s Bachelor of Health Science program is an 11-month course designed for working adults in the healthcare and public health industries. The university also offers a range of graduate programs in the health professions, including athletic training, audiology, dental hygiene, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies and psychology, as well as in business, education, social work, and writing.