Associate Degrees in Health Professions
Education Levels of Health Professions Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 179,344 people earned their associate degree in health professions. This makes it the 1st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 256,172 |
| Associate Degree | 179,344 |
| Master’s Degree | 149,998 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 137,838 |
| Basic Certificate | 135,330 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 89,473 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16,117 |
Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in health professions is $65,936. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,223 and the high is $71,745.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in health professions is $11,800. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $14,636 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,292.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $140.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health professions. About 84.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28,184 |
| Women | 151,160 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9,810 |
| Black or African American | 27,754 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36,180 |
| White | 89,112 |
| International Students | 1,566 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14,922 |
Most Popular Health Professions Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,738 colleges that offer an associate degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health professions students seekingan associate degree is Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,503 people received their associate degree in health professions from UMA Clearwater. About 98% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater make a median salary of 65,936.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,669 people received their associate degree in health professions from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 65,936.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,432 people received their associate degree in health professions from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 85% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,936.
Excelsior University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,600 people received their associate degree in health professions from Excelsior University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Excelsior University health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,936.
Rasmussen University - Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,345 people received their associate degree in health professions from Rasmussen University - Florida. About 88% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Rasmussen University - Florida make a median salary of 65,936.
ECPI University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,292 people received their associate degree in health professions from ECPI University. Of these students, 91% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. ECPI University health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,936.
Miami Dade College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 991 people received their associate degree in health professions from MDC. About 76% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Miami Dade College make a median salary of 65,936.
National University College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 853 people received their associate degree in health professions from National University College. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. National University College health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,936.
South College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 842 people received their associate degree in health professions from South College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. South College health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,936.
The 10th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,554 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 831 people received their associate degree in health professions from Rasmussen University - Minnesota. About 89% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rasmussen University - Minnesota health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,936.
Sierra College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 819 people received their associate degree in health professions from Sierra College. Of these students, 79% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Sierra College health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,936.
Weber State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 793 people received their associate degree in health professions from WSU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Weber State University health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,936.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 750 people received their associate degree in health professions from FSCJ. Of these students, 80% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FSCJ graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,936.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 720 people received their associate degree in health professions from CNM. Of these students, 80% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Central New Mexico Community College make a median salary of 65,936.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tulsa Community College. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 709 people received their associate degree in health professions from Tulsa Community College. Of these students, 84% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Tulsa Community College make a median salary of 65,936.
Lone Star College System comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 683 people received their associate degree in health professions from North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 82% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lone Star College System health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,936.
American Public University System comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 664 people received their associate degree in health professions from American Military University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. American Public University System health professions graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $65,936.
St Petersburg College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 642 people received their associate degree in health professions from SPC. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that SPC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $65,936.
The 19th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Jersey College. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 618 people received their associate degree in health professions from Jersey College. About 90% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at Jersey College make a median salary of 65,936.
The 20th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 605 people received their associate degree in health professions from San Jacinto College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in health professions at San Jacinto Community College make a median salary of 65,936.
Health Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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