Associate Degrees in Health Sciences & Services
Education Levels of Health Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,346 people earned their associate degree in health science. 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 | 19,276 |
| Associate Degree | 10,346 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,440 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,209 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 256 |
| Graduate Certificate | 226 |
Earnings of Health Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in health science is $32,798. 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 $28,979 to a high of $40,593.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in health science is $8,604. 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, $8,604 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,604.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $102.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health science. About 82.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,819 |
| Women | 8,527 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,039 |
| Black or African American | 1,327 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,382 |
| White | 3,537 |
| International Students | 130 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 931 |
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 572 people received their associate degree in health science from Sierra College. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in health science at Sierra College make a median salary of 32,798.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 450 people received their associate degree in health science from CNM. About 80% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health science at Central New Mexico Community College make a median salary of 32,798.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 342 people received their associate degree in health science from Community College of Philadelphia. About 91% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Community College of Philadelphia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their associate degree in health science from QCC. About 79% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Queensborough Community College health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their associate degree in health science from Diablo Valley. About 77% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Diablo Valley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their associate degree in health science from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of these students, 86% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their associate degree in health science from Saddleback College. About 75% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health science at Saddleback College make a median salary of 32,798.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their associate degree in health science from Fresno City College. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that Fresno City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
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 $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their associate degree in health science from WSU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that WSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their associate degree in health science from Citrus College. Of these students, 80% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health science at Citrus College make a median salary of 32,798.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their associate degree in health science from BMCC. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that BMCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their associate degree in health science from Salt Lake Community College. About 77% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Salt Lake Community College health science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,798.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their associate degree in health science from Skyline College. About 71% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Skyline College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their associate degree in health science from RCSJ. Of these students, 85% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health science at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus make a median salary of 32,798.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in health science from SWC Chula Vista. About 81% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SWC Chula Vista graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in health science from Merritt College. Of these students, 84% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Merritt College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in health science from Delaware County Community College. About 69% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in health science at Delaware County Community College make a median salary of 32,798.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in health science from West Hills College-Lemoore. Of these students, 82% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in health science at West Hills College-Lemoore make a median salary of 32,798.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their associate degree in health science from Cuesta College. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Cuesta College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,798.
Health Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 9,546 |
| General Health & Wellness | 800 |
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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 | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 17,166 |
| Dental Support Services | 7,002 |
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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