Health Sciences & Services at College of the Canyons
If you plan to study Health Sciences & Services, consider the program at College of the Canyons. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Canyons sits in Santa Clarita, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 53 health sciences & services degrees were granted at College of the Canyons.
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Online Class Availability at College of the Canyons
Many students take online classes at College of the Canyons. Of 18,075 students, 5,786 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,845 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at College of the Canyons
Rankings can help you compare College of the Canyons’s Health Sciences & Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #6 of 78 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #28 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #99 of 478 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Health Sciences & Services graduates at College of the Canyons, by degree type.
Program-wide, Health Sciences & Services graduates at College of the Canyons are 87% women (46) and 13% men (7).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at College of the Canyons
Among the 53 associate’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at College of the Canyons, 87% were women (46) and 13% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at College of the Canyons.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 29 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at College of the Canyons, above the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at College of the Canyons
The Health Sciences & Services program at College of the Canyons includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 53 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Students who finish Health Sciences & Services program at College of the Canyons go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.