Associate Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs
Education Levels of Medical Prep Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,280 people earned their associate degree in medical prep. This makes it the 49th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in medical prep at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,416 |
| Associate Degree | 3,280 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,226 |
| Graduate Certificate | 670 |
| Master’s Degree | 405 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 399 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 17 |
Earnings of Medical Prep Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in medical prep is $27,337. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $21,262 to a high of $30,638.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in medical prep is $14,043. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $17,427 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,660.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $167.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in medical prep. About 86.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 446 |
| Women | 2,834 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical prep associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 130 |
| Black or African American | 942 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 471 |
| White | 1,335 |
| International Students | 99 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 303 |
Most Popular Medical Prep Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 175 colleges that offer an associate degree in medical prep. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Tulsa Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for medical prep majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Tulsa Community College. Of these students, 82% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in medical prep at Tulsa Community College make a median salary of 27,337.
Georgia Military College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical prep. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Georgia Military College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Georgia Military College medical prep graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
Holmes Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Holmes Community College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Holmes Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,337.
Essex County College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical prep. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Essex. Of these students, 80% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Essex County College medical prep graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
University of Alaska Anchorage comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,192 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in medical prep from UAA. About 88% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Alaska Anchorage medical prep graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
Arkansas State University - Beebe is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical prep. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in medical prep from ASU-Beebe. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Arkansas State University - Beebe medical prep graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
Mendocino College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Mendocino College. About 88% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mendocino College medical prep graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
The 9th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their associate degree is Atlantic Cape Community College. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Atlantic Cape Community College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in medical prep at Atlantic Cape Community College make a median salary of 27,337.
Three Rivers College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Three Rivers College. About 85% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Three Rivers College medical prep graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
The 11th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Mississippi Community College. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in medical prep from EMCC. About 92% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. East Mississippi Community College medical prep graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
Northeast Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical prep. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Northeast. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in medical prep at Northeast Community College make a median salary of 27,337.
The 14th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their associate degree is Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in medical prep at Copiah-Lincoln Community College make a median salary of 27,337.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical prep. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in medical prep from NEO A&M College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College medical prep graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
The 16th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their associate degree is Snow College. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Snow College. About 59% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in medical prep at Snow College make a median salary of 27,337.
The 17th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wharton County Junior College. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Wharton County Junior College. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Wharton County Junior College medical prep graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
Howard College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in medical prep. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Howard County Junior College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Howard County Junior College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,337.
The 19th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their associate degree is Connors State College. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in medical prep from CSC. About 92% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in medical prep at Connors State College make a median salary of 27,337.
Austin Community College District is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical prep. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Austin Community College District. Of these students, 68% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in medical prep at Austin Community College District make a median salary of 27,337.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to medical prep that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,002 |
References
*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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