2023 Most Popular Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Public Health Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,486 degrees and certificates were awarded to public health students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #35 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Public Health program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Check out the public health associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.
Most Popular Pennsylvania Schools for an Associate in Public Health
Our analysis found Harrisburg Area Community College to be the most popular school for public health students who want to pursue a associate degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 78% of the public health majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, public health majors at HACC accumulate an average of around $20,765 in student debt.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Montgomery County Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public health schools in Pennsylvania. Montco is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Blue Bell.
Women make up 78% of the public health majors at the school.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Northampton County Area Community College is a great place for public health students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 2 students majoring in public health at Northampton Community College, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is a great place for public health students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Mansfield, Mansfield University is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Harcum College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bucks County Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the rural area of Newtown, Bucks County Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Public Health Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 2,959 |
| Maryland | 1,786 |
| New Jersey | 942 |
| District of Columbia | 833 |
| Delaware | 204 |
Public Health Related Majors
One of 30 majors within the area of study, public health has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Public Health
| 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 6 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 Article 25 Flickr.
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