General/Allied Health Sciences Associate Degrees
There are 632 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about69% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of General/Allied Health Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General/Allied Health Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 32,590 degrees were awarded toGeneral/Allied Health Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General/Allied Health Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,380 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 10,717 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 16,490 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,686 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 291 |
Earnings of General/Allied Health Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences of $49,234 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,203 |
| 4 years | $49,234 |
| 5 years | $57,884 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General/Allied Health Sciences students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 81.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,946 |
| Women | 8,771 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General/Allied Health Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,234 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 1,348 | 12.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,756 | 35.0% |
| Black or African American | 1,323 | 12.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 459 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 297 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 140 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General/Allied Health Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 748 colleges that offer a associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General/Allied Health Sciences students seeking a associate degree is University of South Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,092 people received their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences. This school awarded 1,050 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College is a popular choice for General/Allied Health Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 785 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 632 people received their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College is a popular choice for General/Allied Health Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 616 people received their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences. This school awarded 502 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College is a popular choice for General/Allied Health Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 470 people received their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences. This school awarded 451 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is a popular choice for General/Allied Health Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 440 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University-Newport comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences. This school awarded 388 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences. This school awarded 349 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Philadelphia is a popular choice for General/Allied Health Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for General/Allied Health Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 326 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Diablo Valley College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences. This school awarded 325 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles City College is a popular choice for General/Allied Health Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 312 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stockton University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences. This school awarded 267 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a popular choice for General/Allied Health Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General/Allied Health Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences. This school awarded 253 associate degrees in General/Allied Health Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General/Allied Health Sciences that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health and Wellness, General | 5,611 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.