Associate Degrees in Public Health
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Education Levels of Public Health Majors
In 2020-2021, 764 associate degrees were awarded to public health majors. This earns it the #104 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,511 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,133 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,359 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 981 |
| Basic Certificate | 792 |
| Associate Degree | 764 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 56 |
Earnings of Public Health Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in public health is $36,456. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $22,472 and the high is $36,456.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in public health is $25,787. 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, $28,803 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,000.
The median monthly payment of a public health graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $158.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in public health. About 84.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 646 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public health associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 193 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 193 |
| White | 237 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 97 |
Most Popular Public Health Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 110 colleges that offer an associate degree in public health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public health majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. The public health program at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale awarded 83 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Public University System comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public health. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. The public health program at American Public University System awarded 60 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public health. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their associate degree in public health from BMCC. Of these students, 83% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida National University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public health. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,200 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 associate degrees were handed out to public health majors at Florida National University - Main Campus. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bryant & Stratton College - Online. The public health program at Bryant & Stratton College - Online awarded 39 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bronx Community College. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The public health program at Bronx Community College awarded 32 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public health. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The public health program at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach awarded 26 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Montgomery College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The public health program at Montgomery College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Dine College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public health. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The public health program at Dine College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Harrisburg Area Community College. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. The public health program at Harrisburg Area Community College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ozarks Technical Community College. The public health program at Ozarks Technical Community College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of the People comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public health. Each year, around 43,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to public health majors at University of the People.
Quincy College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public health. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in public health from Quincy College. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Roane State Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public health. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to public health majors at Roane State Community College.
Middlesex County College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public health. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The public health program at Middlesex County College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LaGuardia Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public health. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The public health program at LaGuardia Community College awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Queensborough Community College. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The public health program at Queensborough Community College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is New Mexico State University - Dona Ana. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The public health program at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brookdale Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public health. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The public health program at Brookdale Community College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Three Rivers College. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to public health majors at Three Rivers College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public health 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 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
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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