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2023 Most Popular Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California

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$27,865 Avg Salary
$12,990 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 231 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for health professions majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Our analysis found Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts to be the most popular school for health professions students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in California. Located in the medium-sized city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 941 students majoring in health professions at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, 14% are male and 86% are female.

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#2

Unitek College

Fremont, CA

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Unitek College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health professions schools in California. Located in the suburb of Fremont, Unitek College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means American Career College - Los Angeles is a great place for health professions students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 84% of the health professions majors at the school.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at American Career College - Ontario helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health professions schools in California. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Ontario.

Of the 575 students majoring in health professions at American Career College - Ontario, 12% are male and 88% are female.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Carrington College, Sacramento helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health professions schools in California. Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Sacramento.

About 92% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 8% are male.

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United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Park, United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 548 students majoring in health professions at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus, 13% are male and 87% are female.

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American Career College - Anaheim landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate health professions programs. American Career College - Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Anaheim.

Of the 486 students majoring in health professions at American Career College - Anaheim, 12% are male and 88% are female.

Full Health Professions at American Career College - Anaheim Report

Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health professions students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Fresno Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Clovis.

About 91% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 9% are male.

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#9

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

UEI College-Bakersfield landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate health professions programs. Located in the large city of Bakersfield, UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 89% of the health professions majors at the school.

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#10

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA

UEI College-Gardena came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. UEI College-Gardena is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Gardena.

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

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#11

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

UEI College-Riverside landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate health professions programs. Located in the city of Riverside, UEI College-Riverside is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 390 students majoring in health professions at UEI College-Riverside, 15% are male and 85% are female.

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#12

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA

UEI College-Fresno did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health professions students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. UEI College-Fresno is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Fresno.

Of the 383 students majoring in health professions at UEI College-Fresno, 16% are male and 84% are female.

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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate health professions programs. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Visalia.

Of the 379 students majoring in health professions at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, 6% are male and 94% are female.

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#14

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

UEI College-Sacramento landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate health professions programs. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, UEI College-Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 365 students majoring in health professions at UEI College-Sacramento, 12% are male and 88% are female.

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United Education Institute-Encino ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the large city of Encino, United Education Institute-Encino is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 347 students majoring in health professions at United Education Institute-Encino, 18% are male and 82% are female.

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United Education Institute-Chula Vista did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health professions students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. United Education Institute-Chula Vista is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Chula Vista.

About 79% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 21% are male.

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United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health professions students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Stockton, United Education Institute-UEI College Stockton is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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

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North-West College - West Covina did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health professions students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. NWC West Covina is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Covina.

Women make up 86% of the health professions majors at the school.

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North-West College - Riverside ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the city of Riverside, NWC Riverside is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 9% are male.

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#20

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

North-West College-Long Beach came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. NWC Long Beach is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Long Beach.

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

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United Education Institute-Anaheim came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. United Education Institute-Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Anaheim.

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

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With a ranking of #22, United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students working on their undergraduate certificate. United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of San Marcos.

Of the 266 students majoring in health professions at United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos, 19% are male and 81% are female.

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United Education Institute-Ontario did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health professions students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. United Education Institute-Ontario is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Ontario.

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

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With a ranking of #24, United Education Institute-West Covina did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students working on their undergraduate certificate. United Education Institute-West Covina is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Covina.

About 65% of the students majoring in health professions at the school are women while 35% are male.

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#25

Summit College

Colton, CA

Summit College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health professions students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Colton, Summit College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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

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#27

National Holistic Institute

Emeryville, CA
#30

High Desert Medical College

Lancaster, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Health Professions students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
35 Universal Healthcare Careers College Los Angeles, CA
36 Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA
36 MTI College Sacramento, CA
38 California Technical Academy Riverside, CA
39 City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
40 North-West College - Van Nuys Van Nuys, CA
41 Victor Valley College Victorville, CA
41 National Career College Panorama City, CA
43 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
44 Associated Technical College-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
45 Carrington College-San Leandro San Leandro, CA
46 Homestead Schools Torrance, CA
46 Blake Austin College Vacaville, 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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