Associate Degrees in Health/Medical Prep Programs
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Education Levels of Medical Prep Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,905 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 | 3,519 |
| Associate Degree | 2,905 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,273 |
| Graduate Certificate | 649 |
| Master’s Degree | 470 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 391 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Medical Prep Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in medical prep is $22,112. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $19,082 and the high is $28,382.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in medical prep is $12,375. 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, $16,668 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,363.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $172.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in medical prep. About 84.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 439 |
| Women | 2,466 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of medical prep associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 138 |
| Black or African American | 638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 446 |
| White | 1,333 |
| International Students | 82 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 268 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 351 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Tulsa Community College. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 348 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Georgia Military College. About 88% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The medical prep program at Holmes Community College awarded 259 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 211 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Essex. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for medical prep majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sierra College. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The medical prep program at Sierra College awarded 207 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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 $7,224 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,773 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 associate degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at UAA. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 94 people received their associate degree in medical prep from ASU-Beebe. About 85% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 associate degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at Mendocino College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 associate degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at Atlantic Cape Community College. About 92% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The medical prep program at Three Rivers College awarded 83 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 associate degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at EMCC. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Merced College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in medical prep. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The medical prep program at Merced College awarded 67 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 associate degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at Northeast. About 80% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 associate degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Of these students, 94% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The medical prep program at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College awarded 53 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Snow College. About 71% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 associate degrees were handed out to medical prep majors at Wharton County Junior College. Of these students, 94% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The medical prep program at Howard College awarded 39 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The medical prep program at Connors State College awarded 35 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in medical prep from Austin Community College District. Of these students, 56% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
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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