Associate Degrees in Health Sciences & Services
Education Levels of Health Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,346 people earned their associate degree in health science. This earns it the #16 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 science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,276 |
| Associate Degree | 10,346 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,440 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,209 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 256 |
| Graduate Certificate | 226 |
Earnings of Health Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in health science is $32,798. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $28,979 to a high of $40,593.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in health science is $8,604. 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, $8,604 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,604.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $102.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health science. About 82.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,819 |
| Women | 8,527 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,039 |
| Black or African American | 1,327 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,382 |
| White | 3,537 |
| International Students | 130 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 931 |
Most Popular Health Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 303 colleges that offer an associate degree in health science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health science students seekingan associate degree is Sierra College. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 572 people received their associate degree in health science from Sierra College. Of these students, 79% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Sierra College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 450 people received their associate degree in health science from CNM. Around 69% 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 $32,798.
Community College of Philadelphia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 342 people received their associate degree in health science from Community College of Philadelphia. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Community College of Philadelphia health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their associate degree in health science from QCC. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in health science at Queensborough Community College make a median salary of 32,798.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Diablo Valley College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their associate degree in health science from Diablo Valley. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Diablo Valley College health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
The 7th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their associate degree in health science from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. About 86% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health science at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College make a median salary of 32,798.
Saddleback College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their associate degree in health science from Saddleback College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that Saddleback College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
Fresno City College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their associate degree in health science from Fresno City College. Of these students, 83% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fresno City College health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
Weber State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 210 people received their associate degree in health science from WSU. Of these students, 87% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Weber State University health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their associate degree in health science from Citrus College. About 80% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Citrus College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their associate degree in health science from BMCC. Of these students, 87% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Borough of Manhattan Community College health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their associate degree in health science from Salt Lake Community College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in health science at Salt Lake Community College make a median salary of 32,798.
Skyline College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their associate degree in health science from Skyline College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Skyline College health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their associate degree in health science from RCSJ. About 85% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that RCSJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
The 16th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern College. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in health science from SWC Chula Vista. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Southwestern College health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
Delaware County Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in health science from Delaware County Community College. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Data shows that Delaware County Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
Merritt College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in health science from Merritt College. About 84% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Merritt College health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
West Hills College-Lemoore is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in health science from West Hills College-Lemoore. About 82% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that West Hills College-Lemoore graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
The 20th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cuesta College. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their associate degree in health science from Cuesta College. Of these students, 78% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Cuesta College health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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