Basic Certificates in Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies
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Education Levels of Health Aids Majors
In 2018-2019, 3,045 basic certificates were awarded to health aids majors. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health aids at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 3,045 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 170 |
| Associate’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Health Aids Majors With Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for health aids majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for health aids majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in health aids. About 90.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 299 |
| Women | 2,746 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health aids basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 597 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 680 |
| White | 1,278 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 424 |
Most Popular Health Aids Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 110 colleges that offer a basic certificate in health aids. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Central Louisiana Technical Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health aids program at Central Louisiana Technical Community College awarded 334 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wichita Area Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health aids. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 234 basic certificates were handed out to health aids majors at Wichita Area Technical College. Of these students, 90% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Louisiana Delta Community College. The health aids program at Louisiana Delta Community College awarded 225 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Washburn Institute of Technology is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 223 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Washburn Tech. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Medical Institute of Palm Beach comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health aids. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health aids program at Medical Institute of Palm Beach awarded 126 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tulsa Technology Center. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The health aids program at Tulsa Technology Center awarded 116 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northshore Technical Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health aids program at Northshore Technical Community College awarded 90 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Each year, around 72,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 88 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Ivy Tech Community College. About 93% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Davis Technical College. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 82 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Davis Tech. About 65% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Washtenaw Community College. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 70 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Washtenaw Community College. About 89% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Salina Area Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 66 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Salina Tech. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Neosho County Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 64 basic certificates were handed out to health aids majors at Neosho County Community College. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Escondido Adult School. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health aids program at Escondido Adult School awarded 63 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Metro Technology Centers comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health aids. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 57 basic certificates were handed out to health aids majors at Metro Technology Centers. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Abcott Institute comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health aids. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 50 basic certificates were handed out to health aids majors at Abcott Institute. Of these students, 80% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mid-America Technology Center comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health aids. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 48 basic certificates were handed out to health aids majors at Mid-America Technology Center. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. The health aids program at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College awarded 48 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Allen County Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health aids. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 45 basic certificates were handed out to health aids majors at Allen Community College. Of these students, 87% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health aids. Roughly 23,000 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 43 people received their basic certificate in health aids from CNM. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is New Professions Technical Institute. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 41 basic certificates were handed out to health aids majors at New Professions Technical Institute. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
Health Aids Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Home Health Aide | 1,203 |
| Health Aide | 947 |
| Medication Aide | 675 |
| Other Health Aides & Attendants | 114 |
| Rehabilitation Aide | 106 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health aids that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 46,750 |
| Allied Health Professions | 22,739 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,455 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,402 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9,861 |
References
*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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