Associate Degrees in Health Sciences & Services
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Education Levels of Health Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 10,218 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 | 18,866 |
| Associate Degree | 10,218 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,850 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,333 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,265 |
| Graduate Certificate | 221 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 192 |
Earnings of Health Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in health science is $34,658. 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 $26,938 to a high of $34,930.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in health science is $12,650. 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, $18,555 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,943.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health science. About 82.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,758 |
| Women | 8,460 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,040 |
| Black or African American | 1,269 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,882 |
| White | 3,962 |
| International Students | 128 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 937 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 572 people received their associate degree in health science from Sierra College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 450 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at CNM. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Purdue University Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 43,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 361 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Purdue University Global. Of these students, 32% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The health science program at Community College of Philadelphia awarded 342 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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. The health science program at Queensborough Community College awarded 278 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The health science program at Diablo Valley College awarded 272 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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. The health science program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded 259 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 233 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Saddleback College. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 229 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Fresno City College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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 $5,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,880 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 210 people received their associate degree in health science from WSU. Of these students, 86% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 203 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Citrus College. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
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. The health science program at Borough of Manhattan Community College awarded 195 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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. The health science program at Salt Lake Community College awarded 162 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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. The health science program at Skyline College awarded 157 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at RCSJ. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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. The health science program at Southwestern College awarded 138 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 129 people received their associate degree in health science from Delaware County Community College. About 76% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Merritt College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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. The health science program at West Hills College-Lemoore awarded 124 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Cuesta College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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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 | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,282 |
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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