Health/Medical Prep Programs Basic Certificates
There are 311 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Health/Medical Prep Programs graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Health/Medical Prep Programs Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,993 people earned theirHealth/Medical Prep Programs majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Health/Medical Prep Programs at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 450 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,259 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,669 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,395 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Health/Medical Prep Programs Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs of $51,835 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,983 |
| 4 years | $51,835 |
| 5 years | $63,167 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs. About 89.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 72 |
| Women | 581 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Health/Medical Prep Programs graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 336 | 51.5% |
| Asian | 19 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 196 | 30.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 6 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 463 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Health/Medical Prep Programs students seeking a basic certificate is South College. This school awarded 846 basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Health/Medical Prep Programs majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 377 basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs. This school awarded 269 basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Community College is a popular choice for Health/Medical Prep Programs majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trident Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Health/Medical Prep Programs majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Military College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clark State College is a popular choice for Health/Medical Prep Programs majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Holmes Community College is a popular choice for Health/Medical Prep Programs majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Essex County College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs. This school awarded 181 basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University-Beebe comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Health/Medical Prep Programs majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs. This school awarded 140 basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Atlantic Cape Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs. This school awarded 125 basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Desert is a popular choice for Health/Medical Prep Programs majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marshall University is a popular choice for Health/Medical Prep Programs majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Illinois University is a popular choice for Health/Medical Prep Programs majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Three Rivers College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs. This school awarded 108 basic certificates in Health/Medical Prep Programs in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hudson County Community College is a popular choice for Health/Medical Prep Programs majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their basic certificate in Health/Medical Prep Programs from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Health/Medical Prep Programs Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 3,744 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 2,731 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 1,739 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 256 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 207 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.