Associate Degrees in General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Education Levels of Health Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,546 people earned their associate degree in health studies. This makes it the 12th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,884 |
| Associate Degree | 9,546 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,840 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,057 |
| Master’s Degree | 861 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 238 |
| Graduate Certificate | 66 |
Earnings of Health Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for health studies majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for health studies majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health studies. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,590 |
| Women | 7,956 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 994 |
| Black or African American | 1,237 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,151 |
| White | 3,208 |
| International Students | 126 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 830 |
Most Popular Health Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 272 colleges that offer an associate degree in health studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health studies 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 studies from Sierra College. Of these students, 79% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central New Mexico Community College. 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 studies from CNM. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Community College of Philadelphia is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. 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 studies from Community College of Philadelphia. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. 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 studies from QCC. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health studies 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 studies from Diablo Valley. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health studies 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 studies from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. About 86% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saddleback College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. 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 studies from Saddleback College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Fresno City College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. 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 studies from Fresno City College. Of these students, 83% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Weber State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. 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 studies from WSU. Of these students, 87% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Citrus College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. 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 studies from Citrus College. About 80% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health studies 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 studies from BMCC. Of these students, 87% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. 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 studies from Salt Lake Community College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Skyline College. 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 studies from Skyline College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus. 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 studies from RCSJ. About 85% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. 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 studies from SWC Chula Vista. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Delaware County Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. 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 studies from Delaware County Community College. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Merritt College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. 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 studies from Merritt College. About 84% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Hills College-Lemoore is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. 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 studies from West Hills College-Lemoore. About 82% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their associate degree in health studies from Houston Community College. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Cuesta College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. 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 studies from Cuesta College. Of these students, 78% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health studies that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Health & Wellness | 800 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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