Associate Degrees in Health Professions
Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 179,344 people earned their associate degree in health professions. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 256,172 |
| Associate Degree | 179,344 |
| Master’s Degree | 149,998 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 137,838 |
| Basic Certificate | 135,330 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 89,473 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16,117 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in health professions is $68,379. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $64,202 to a high of $73,675.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in health professions is $12,029. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,425 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,940.
The median monthly payment of a health professions graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $143.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health professions. About 84.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28,184 |
| Women | 151,160 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9,810 |
| Black or African American | 27,754 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36,180 |
| White | 89,112 |
| International Students | 1,566 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14,922 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,738 colleges that offer an associate degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,503 people received their associate degree in health professions from UMA Clearwater. Of these students, 98% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater make a median salary of 68,379.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,669 people received their associate degree in health professions from Ivy Tech Community College. About 88% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ivy Tech Community College health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,379.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,432 people received their associate degree in health professions from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,379.
Excelsior University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,600 people received their associate degree in health professions from Excelsior University. About 84% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Excelsior University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,379.
Rasmussen University - Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,345 people received their associate degree in health professions from Rasmussen University - Florida. Of these students, 88% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Rasmussen University - Florida make a median salary of 68,379.
ECPI University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,292 people received their associate degree in health professions from ECPI University. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at ECPI University make a median salary of 68,379.
Miami Dade College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 991 people received their associate degree in health professions from MDC. Of these students, 76% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Miami Dade College make a median salary of 68,379.
National University College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 853 people received their associate degree in health professions from National University College. About 83% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at National University College make a median salary of 68,379.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is South College. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 842 people received their associate degree in health professions from South College. About 89% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at South College make a median salary of 68,379.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,554 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 831 people received their associate degree in health professions from Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Of these students, 89% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Rasmussen University - Minnesota make a median salary of 68,379.
Sierra College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 819 people received their associate degree in health professions from Sierra College. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that Sierra College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,379.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Weber State University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 793 people received their associate degree in health professions from WSU. About 84% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Weber State University make a median salary of 68,379.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 750 people received their associate degree in health professions from FSCJ. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Florida State College at Jacksonville health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,379.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 720 people received their associate degree in health professions from CNM. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that CNM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,379.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 709 people received their associate degree in health professions from Tulsa Community College. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that Tulsa Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,379.
Lone Star College System is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 683 people received their associate degree in health professions from North Harris Montgomery. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Lone Star College System health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,379.
American Public University System is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 664 people received their associate degree in health professions from American Military University. About 51% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,379.
St Petersburg College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 642 people received their associate degree in health professions from SPC. About 80% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SPC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,379.
Jersey College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their associate degree in health professions from Jersey College. Of these students, 90% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Jersey College make a median salary of 68,379.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 605 people received their associate degree in health professions from San Jacinto College. About 86% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that San Jacinto College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,379.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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