Associate Degrees in Health Sciences & Services
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Education Levels of Health Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 10,218 associate degrees were awarded to health science majors. This makes it the 5th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,866 |
| Associate Degree | 10,218 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,850 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,333 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,265 |
| Graduate Certificate | 221 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 192 |
Earnings of Health Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in health science is $34,658. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $26,938 to a high of $34,930.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in health science is $12,650. 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, $18,555 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,943.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health science. About 82.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,758 |
| Women | 8,460 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,040 |
| Black or African American | 1,269 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,882 |
| White | 3,962 |
| International Students | 128 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 937 |
Most Popular Health Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 303 colleges that offer an associate degree in health science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health science students seekingan associate degree is Sierra College. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The health science program at Sierra College awarded 572 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 450 people received their associate degree in health science from CNM. About 80% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University Global is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Roughly 43,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 361 people received their associate degree in health science from Purdue University Global. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Community College of Philadelphia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 342 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Community College of Philadelphia. About 85% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Queensborough Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 278 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at QCC. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Diablo Valley College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 272 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Diablo Valley. About 77% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 259 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Saddleback College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 233 people received their associate degree in health science from Saddleback College. About 79% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fresno City College. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 229 people received their associate degree in health science from Fresno City College. About 88% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Weber State University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,880 per year. The health science program at Weber State University awarded 210 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Citrus College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 203 people received their associate degree in health science from Citrus College. About 87% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 195 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at BMCC. About 83% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Salt Lake Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Salt Lake Community College. About 82% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Skyline College. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Skyline College. Of these students, 80% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 people received their associate degree in health science from RCSJ. About 88% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southwestern College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at SWC Chula Vista. About 81% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Delaware County Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The health science program at Delaware County Community College awarded 129 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Merritt College. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 people received their associate degree in health science from Merritt College. About 85% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is West Hills College-Lemoore. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at West Hills College-Lemoore. Of these students, 91% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cuesta College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 people received their associate degree in health science from Cuesta College. About 83% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Health Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 9,428 |
| General Health & Wellness | 790 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,282 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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