Associate Degrees in Other Health Professions
Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,316 people earned their associate degree in health professions. This makes it the 78th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,108 |
| Associate Degree | 1,316 |
| Master’s Degree | 943 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 382 |
| Basic Certificate | 276 |
| Graduate Certificate | 198 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 164 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in health professions is $35,232. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $26,962 to a high of $36,180.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in health professions is $9,324. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $9,324 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,324.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $111.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health professions. About 68.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 418 |
| Women | 898 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 200 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 259 |
| White | 667 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 115 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer an associate degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health professions students seekingan associate degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 604 people received their associate degree in health professions from American Military University. Of these students, 50% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American Public University System health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,232.
Goodwin College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,988 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,320 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their associate degree in health professions from Goodwin. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Goodwin College health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,232.
College of Southern Idaho is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their associate degree in health professions from College of Southern Idaho. Of these students, 88% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at College of Southern Idaho make a median salary of 35,232.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ozarks Technical Community College. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their associate degree in health professions from OTC. Of these students, 85% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,232.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ferris State University. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in health professions from Ferris. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Ferris State University make a median salary of 35,232.
Jackson State Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in health professions from JSCC. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Jackson State Community College make a median salary of 35,232.
Hawaii Pacific University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,183 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in health professions from Hawaii Pacific University. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Hawaii Pacific University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,232.
Volunteer State Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in health professions from VSCC. Of these students, 69% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Volunteer State Community College make a median salary of 35,232.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bucks County Community College. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in health professions from Bucks County Community College. About 77% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Bucks County Community College make a median salary of 35,232.
The 10th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chattanooga State Community College. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in health professions from Chattanooga State Community College. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Chattanooga State Community College make a median salary of 35,232.
Roane State Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in health professions from Roane State Community College. Of these students, 40% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Roane State Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,232.
Manor College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in health professions from Manor College. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Manor College make a median salary of 35,232.
Mid Michigan College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in health professions from Mid Michigan College. About 79% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Mid Michigan College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,232.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Berkshire Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in health professions from BCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Berkshire Community College health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,232.
Southeast Community College Area is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in health professions from Southeast Community College. About 90% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Southeast Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,232.
The 16th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in health professions from UC Blue Ash College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College make a median salary of 35,232.
Mercer County Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in health professions from Mercer County Community College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Mercer County Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,232.
Carl Albert State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in health professions from Carl Albert State College. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Carl Albert State College health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $35,232.
The 20th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Cincinnati - Clermont College. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in health professions from UC Clermont College. Data shows that UC Clermont College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $35,232.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health professions 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 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
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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