Health Sciences & Services at Reading Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Sciences & Services, consider the program at Reading Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Reading Area Community College is located in Reading, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Reading Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Reading Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Reading Area Community College. Among 5,369 students, 1,406 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,146 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Reading Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Reading Area Community College’s Health Sciences & Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #6 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #22 of 24 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #80 of 86 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #159 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #439 of 478 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at Reading Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Reading Area Community College are 85% women (11) and 15% men (2).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at Reading Area Community College
Among the 13 associate’s health sciences & services graduates at Reading Area Community College, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Reading Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 46% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at Reading Area Community College, lower than 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 Reading Area Community College
This Health Sciences & Services program at Reading Area Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Students who finish Health Sciences & Services program at Reading Area Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.