Associate Degrees in General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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Education Levels of Health Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 9,428 associate degrees were awarded to health studies majors. This makes it the 2nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,069 |
| Associate Degree | 9,428 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,995 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,141 |
| Master’s Degree | 956 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 178 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
Earnings of Health Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for health studies majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for health studies majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health studies. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,443 |
| Women | 7,985 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,007 |
| Black or African American | 1,164 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,704 |
| White | 3,568 |
| International Students | 128 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 857 |
Most Popular Health Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 272 colleges that offer an associate degree in health studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health studies students seekingan associate degree is Sierra College. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 572 people received their associate degree in health studies from Sierra College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central New Mexico Community College. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 450 people received their associate degree in health studies from CNM. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Community College of Philadelphia is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health studies program at Community College of Philadelphia awarded 342 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The health studies program at Queensborough Community College awarded 278 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 73% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Diablo Valley College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 272 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at Diablo Valley. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health studies program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded 259 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saddleback College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health studies program at Saddleback College awarded 233 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Fresno City College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 229 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at Fresno City College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Weber State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 210 people received their associate degree in health studies from WSU. Of these students, 86% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Citrus College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The health studies program at Citrus College awarded 203 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. 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 studies majors at BMCC. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at Salt Lake Community College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Skyline College. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The health studies program at Skyline College awarded 157 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 people received their associate degree in health studies from RCSJ. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Southwestern College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 people received their associate degree in health studies from SWC Chula Vista. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Delaware County Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at Delaware County Community College. About 76% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Merritt College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. 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 studies from Merritt College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
West Hills College-Lemoore is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 124 people received their associate degree in health studies from West Hills College-Lemoore. About 91% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at Houston Community College. About 87% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cuesta College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at Cuesta College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health studies that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Health & Wellness | 790 |
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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