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2023 Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California

174 Colleges
$43,116 Avg Salary
$21,919 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, health professions students earned 54,872 degrees and certificates from a California school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 174 schools in California 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 Health Professions program at each school on the list.

Check out the health professions associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#1

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Sierra College the most popular school in California for health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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

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#2

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fresno City College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California list. Fresno City College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fresno.

Of the 591 students majoring in health professions at Fresno City College, 18% are male and 82% are female.

Full Health Professions at Fresno City College Report

Out of the 174 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 78% of the health professions majors at the school.

Full Health Professions at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carrington College, Sacramento. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California list. Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sacramento.

Of the 374 students majoring in health professions at Carrington College, Sacramento, 9% are male and 91% are female.

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#5

West Coast Ultrasound Institute

Beverly Hills, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at West Coast Ultrasound Institute helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health professions schools in California. West Coast Ultrasound Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Beverly Hills.

About 55% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 45% are male.

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#6

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Saddleback College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo.

About 80% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 20% are male.

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#7

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA

With a ranking of #7, Southwestern College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students working on their associate degree. SWC Chula Vista is a large public school located in the large city of Chula Vista.

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

Full Health Professions at Southwestern College Report

#8

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public college with a large student population.

About 78% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 22% are male.

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#9

Citrus College

Glendora, CA

Citrus College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Glendora.

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

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#10

Unitek College

Fremont, CA

Unitek College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Fremont, Unitek College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 82% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 18% are male.

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#10

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree health professions programs. Located in the large city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 258 students majoring in health professions at SAC, 18% are male and 82% are female.

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#12

CBD College

Los Angeles, CA

With a ranking of #12, CBD College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students working on their associate degree. Community Based Education and Development is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

Of the 244 students majoring in health professions at Community Based Education and Development, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California list. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.

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

Full Health Professions at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Report

#14

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. SRJC is a large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa.

About 78% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 22% are male.

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#15

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA

San Joaquin Delta College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California list. Delta is a fairly large public school located in the city of Stockton.

Of the 222 students majoring in health professions at Delta, 24% are male and 76% are female.

Full Health Professions at San Joaquin Delta College Report

#16

Mendocino College

Ukiah, CA

With a ranking of #16, Mendocino College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Ukiah, Mendocino College is a public college with a small student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 16% are male.

Full Health Professions at Mendocino College Report

#17

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

Riverside City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 77% of the health professions majors at the school.

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#18

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

Mt. San Antonio College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 200 students majoring in health professions at Mt. SAC, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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#19

Stanbridge University

Irvine, CA

With a ranking of #19, Stanbridge University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students working on their associate degree. Stanbridge is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Irvine.

Of the 199 students majoring in health professions at Stanbridge, 37% are male and 63% are female.

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#19

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

With a ranking of #19, Cuesta College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students working on their associate degree. Cuesta College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo.

Of the 199 students majoring in health professions at Cuesta College, 19% are male and 81% are female.

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#21

El Camino College

Torrance, CA

El Camino College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 76% of the health professions majors at the school.

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#22

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

With a ranking of #22, Modesto Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Modesto, MJC is a public school with a large student population.

About 80% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 20% are male.

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#23

Skyline College

San Bruno, CA

Skyline College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree health professions programs. Located in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 77% of the health professions majors at the school.

Full Health Professions at Skyline College Report

American Career College - Anaheim did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. American Career College - Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Anaheim.

Women make up 55% of the health professions majors at the school.

Full Health Professions at American Career College - Anaheim Report

#25

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA

With a ranking of #25, Long Beach City College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students working on their associate degree. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach.

Of the 173 students majoring in health professions at Long Beach City College, 21% are male and 79% are female.

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#26

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 Professions Associate Degree Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
27 Merced College Merced, CA
28 Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA
29 Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA
30 Butte College Oroville, CA
31 West Hills College-Lemoore Lemoore, CA
32 Antelope Valley College Lancaster, CA
33 College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA
34 Merritt College Oakland, CA

Best Health Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health Professions Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 10,021
Oregon 5,865
Hawaii 1,126
Nevada 4,207
Alaska 578

Health Professions Majors to Study

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
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629
Dental Support Services 26,399
Communication Sciences 22,298
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 20,393
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 18,901
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 10,751
Health/Medical Prep Programs 9,210
Other Health Professions 7,984
Dentistry 6,770
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services 6,158
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 5,115
Alternative Medicine & Systems 3,564
Chiropractic 2,658
Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies 2,374
Medical Illustration & Informatics 2,089
Optometry 1,822
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 1,775
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services 960
Medical Science 909
Movement & Mind-Body Therapies 294
Alternative Medical Support Services 227
Energy & Biologically Based Therapies 68

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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