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2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools

303 Colleges
$33,161 Avg Salary
$14,056 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 35,945 people earned a degree or certificate in health sciences and services, making the major the #34 most popular in the United States.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 303 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Sciences & Services program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for health science majors pursuing a associate degree.

#1

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Our analysis found Sierra College to be the most popular school for health sciences and services students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Sierra College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Rocklin.

About 87% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 13% are male.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Central New Mexico Community College is a great place for health sciences and services students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 450 students majoring in health science at CNM, 20% are male and 80% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from CNM carry an average student debt load of $12,487.

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#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Global. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 361 students majoring in health science at Purdue University Global, 68% are male and 32% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from Purdue University Global carry an average student debt load of $9,973.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Community College of Philadelphia is a great place for health sciences and services students working on their associate degree. Community College of Philadelphia is a large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Women make up 85% of the health science majors at the school.

On average, health science graduates from Community College of Philadelphia take out $16,836 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Queensborough Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Bayside, QCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 73% of the health science majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from QCC carry an average student debt load of $11,242.

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#6

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

With a ranking of #6, Diablo Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their associate degree. Diablo Valley is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill.

Of the 272 students majoring in health science at Diablo Valley, 23% are male and 77% are female.

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 81% of the health science majors at the school.

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#8

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 233 students majoring in health science at Saddleback College, 21% are male and 79% are female.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Saddleback College Report

#9

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

Fresno City College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 88% of the health science majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #10, Weber State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Ogden, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 86% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 14% are male.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at WSU take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,299.

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#11

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

Citrus College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 87% of the health science majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #12, Borough of Manhattan Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their associate degree. BMCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.

About 83% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 17% are male.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at BMCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,510.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Borough of Manhattan Community College Report

#13

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 82% of the health science majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from Salt Lake Community College carry an average student debt load of $13,226.

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#14

Skyline College

San Bruno, CA

Skyline College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Skyline College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of San Bruno.

Women make up 80% of the health science majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #15, Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their associate degree. RCSJ is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Sewell.

Of the 151 students majoring in health science at RCSJ, 12% are male and 88% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from RCSJ carry an average student debt load of $17,427.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus Report

#16

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA

Southwestern College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 81% of the health science majors at the school.

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Delaware County Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 129 students majoring in health science at Delaware County Community College, 24% are male and 76% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, health science majors at Delaware County Community College accumulate an average of around $17,117 in student debt.

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#17

Merritt College

Oakland, CA

Merritt College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Oakland, Merritt College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 15% are male.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Merritt College Report

West Hills College-Lemoore did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the rural area of Lemoore, West Hills College-Lemoore is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 91% of the health science majors at the school.

Full Health Sciences & Services at West Hills College-Lemoore Report

Houston Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Houston Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Houston.

Women make up 87% of the health science majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, health science majors at Houston Community College accumulate an average of around $13,371 in student debt.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Houston Community College Report

#20

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 117 students majoring in health science at Cuesta College, 17% are male and 83% are female.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Cuesta College Report

Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

About 94% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 6% are male.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Rasmussen University - Florida Report

#23

SUNY Broome

Binghamton, NY

SUNY Broome landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree health sciences and services programs. SUNY Broome is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of Binghamton.

Women make up 83% of the health science majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from SUNY Broome carry an average student debt load of $15,585.

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#24

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA

Gavilan College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Gilroy, Gavilan College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 104 students majoring in health science at Gavilan College, 16% are male and 84% are female.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Gavilan College Report

University of the Incarnate Word ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UIW is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 50% of the health science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at UIW take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,041.

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#28

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI
#29

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA
#29

El Camino College

Torrance, CA
#31

Mendocino College

Ukiah, CA
#32

College of the Desert

Palm Desert, CA
#34

Union County College

Cranford, NJ
#38

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA
#40

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR
#40

Excelsior College

Albany, NY
#42

Paris Junior College

Paris, TX
#44

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA
#45

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
46 Ozarka College Melbourne, AR
47 Roxbury Community College Roxbury Crossing, MA
47 Fullerton College Fullerton, CA
49 Carl Albert State College Poteau, OK
50 Northern Wyoming Community College District Sheridan, WY
50 Charter College Vancouver, WA
50 Cameron University Lawton, OK
50 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
54 Alvin Community College Alvin, TX
54 Alvernia University Reading, PA
56 Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ
57 Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA
57 Columbia College Sonora, CA
59 Azusa Pacific University College San Dimas, CA
60 Taft College Taft, CA
60 Rasmussen University - Minnesota St. Cloud, MN
60 Carrington College, Phoenix North Phoenix, AZ

Health Sciences & Services by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 30 majors within the area of study, health sciences and services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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