Associate Degrees in Health Professions
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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
In 2020-2021, 184,957 associate degrees were awarded to health professions majors. 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 | 274,562 |
| Associate Degree | 184,957 |
| Master’s Degree | 144,198 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 143,095 |
| Basic Certificate | 129,478 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 86,396 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15,114 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in health professions is $43,134. 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 $29,718 to a high of $54,988.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in health professions is $21,000. 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, $27,623 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,714.
The median monthly payment of a health professions graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $117.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health professions. About 84.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29,244 |
| Women | 155,713 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9,540 |
| Black or African American | 26,039 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33,603 |
| White | 99,286 |
| International Students | 1,591 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14,898 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 5,503 people received their associate degree in health professions from UMA Clearwater. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 2,669 people received their associate degree in health professions from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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 $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,432 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 84% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Excelsior College 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. The health professions program at Excelsior College awarded 1,600 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,567 per year. The health professions program at Rasmussen University - Florida awarded 1,345 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 991 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at MDC. About 73% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 853 people received their associate degree in health professions from National University College. Of these students, 87% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $26,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 842 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at South College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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 $11,573 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,567 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 831 people received their associate degree in health professions from Rasmussen University - Minnesota. About 88% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 819 people received their associate degree in health professions from Sierra College. About 86% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,880 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 793 people received their associate degree in health professions from WSU. Of these students, 81% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 750 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at FSCJ. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 720 people received their associate degree in health professions from CNM. About 79% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 709 people received their associate degree in health professions from Tulsa Community College. About 84% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 683 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at North Harris Montgomery. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 664 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at American Military University. About 48% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 642 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at SPC. Of these students, 78% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 618 people received their associate degree in health professions from Jersey College. About 93% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The health professions program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 605 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Health Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
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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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