Associate Degrees in General Health & Wellness
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Education Levels of Health and Wellness Majors
In 2020-2021, 790 associate degrees were awarded to health and wellness majors. This earns it the #30 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health and wellness at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,797 |
| Basic Certificate | 855 |
| Associate Degree | 790 |
| Master’s Degree | 377 |
| Graduate Certificate | 148 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 124 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Health and Wellness Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for health and wellness majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for health and wellness majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health and wellness. About 60.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 315 |
| Women | 475 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health and wellness associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 178 |
| White | 394 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 80 |
Most Popular Health and Wellness Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 37 colleges that offer an associate degree in health and wellness. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health and wellness students seekingan associate degree is Purdue University Global. 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. The health and wellness program at Purdue University Global awarded 361 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Washtenaw Community College. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 associate degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at Washtenaw Community College. Of these students, 84% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Wyoming Community College District. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their associate degree in health and wellness from Northern Wyoming Community College District. About 94% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Carrington College, Phoenix North. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their associate degree in health and wellness from Carrington College, Phoenix. Of these students, 90% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Carrington College, Sacramento. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 associate degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at Carrington College, Sacramento. Of these students, 97% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Carrington College, Spokane. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in health and wellness from Carrington College, Spokane. About 90% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Laramie County Community College. The health and wellness program at Laramie County Community College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Wyoming College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health and wellness. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in health and wellness from CWC. About 75% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tyler Junior College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health and wellness. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at Tyler Junior College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Pacific Union College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health and wellness. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,101 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,101 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in health and wellness from PUC. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Carrington College, Boise comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health and wellness. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at Carrington College, Boise. About 93% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Erie Community College. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in health and wellness from Erie Community College. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bryan University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health and wellness. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,494 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,810 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in health and wellness from Bryan University. About 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY Westchester Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health and wellness. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The health and wellness program at SUNY Westchester Community College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Mid-State Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health and wellness. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at Mid-State. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harrisburg Area Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health and wellness. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at HACC. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hudson Valley Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health and wellness. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health and wellness program at Hudson Valley Community College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health and wellness majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at NWTC.
Bay State College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health and wellness. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in health and wellness from Bay State College. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Moraine Park Technical College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health and wellness. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to health and wellness majors at Moraine Park Technical College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health and wellness that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 9,428 |
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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