2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools
Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree School for You
Health Sciences & Services is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 5th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 35,945 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 303 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Sciences & Services program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for health science majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for an Associate in Health Sciences & Services
Our 2023 rankings named Sierra College the most popular school in the United States for health sciences and services students working on their associate degree. Sierra College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Rocklin.
About 87% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 13% are male.
The in-demand associate degree programs at Central New Mexico Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health sciences and services schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 450 students majoring in health science at CNM, 20% are male and 80% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, health science majors at CNM accumulate an average of around $12,487 in student debt.
The in-demand associate degree programs at Purdue University Global helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health sciences and services schools in the United States. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 361 students majoring in health science at Purdue University Global, 68% are male and 32% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, health science majors at Purdue University Global accumulate an average of around $9,973 in student debt.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Purdue University Global Report
Out of the 303 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Philadelphia landed the # 4 spot on the list. Community College of Philadelphia is a large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.
Women make up 85% of the health science majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Community College of Philadelphia take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,836.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Community College of Philadelphia Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Queensborough Community College is a great place for health sciences and services students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Bayside, QCC is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 73% of the health science majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, health science majors at QCC accumulate an average of around $11,242 in student debt.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Queensborough Community College Report
Diablo Valley College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Diablo Valley is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill.
Of the 272 students majoring in health science at Diablo Valley, 23% are male and 77% are female.
With a ranking of #7, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 81% of the health science majors at the school.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Saddleback College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 233 students majoring in health science at Saddleback College, 21% are male and 79% are female.
Fresno City College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 88% of the health science majors at the school.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Fresno City College Report
With a ranking of #10, Weber State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Ogden, WSU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 14% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from WSU carry an average student debt load of $17,299.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Weber State University
Citrus College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 87% of the health science majors at the school.
Borough of Manhattan Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. BMCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.
About 83% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 17% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from BMCC carry an average student debt load of $12,510.
Salt Lake Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree health sciences and services programs. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 82% of the health science majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, health science majors at Salt Lake Community College accumulate an average of around $13,226 in student debt.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Salt Lake Community College
Skyline College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Skyline College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of San Bruno.
Women make up 80% of the health science majors at the school.
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree health sciences and services programs. RCSJ is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Sewell.
Of the 151 students majoring in health science at RCSJ, 12% are male and 88% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, health science majors at RCSJ accumulate an average of around $17,427 in student debt.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus
With a ranking of #16, Southwestern College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 81% of the health science majors at the school.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Southwestern College
Delaware County Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 129 students majoring in health science at Delaware County Community College, 24% are male and 76% are female.
Health Science majors at Delaware County Community College take out an average of $17,117 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Delaware County Community College
Merritt College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Oakland, Merritt College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 85% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 15% are male.
West Hills College-Lemoore did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the rural area of Lemoore, West Hills College-Lemoore is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 91% of the health science majors at the school.
Full Health Sciences & Services at West Hills College-Lemoore Report
Cuesta College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 117 students majoring in health science at Cuesta College, 17% are male and 83% are female.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Cuesta College
Houston Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree health sciences and services programs. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.
Women make up 87% of the health science majors at the school.
Health Science majors at Houston Community College take out an average of $13,371 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Houston Community College
Rasmussen University - Florida landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree health sciences and services programs. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 94% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 6% are male.
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SUNY Broome came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools ranking. SUNY Broome is a small public school located in the suburb of Binghamton.
Women make up 83% of the health science majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, health science majors at SUNY Broome accumulate an average of around $15,585 in student debt.
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Gavilan College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Gilroy, Gavilan College is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 104 students majoring in health science at Gavilan College, 16% are male and 84% are female.
Folsom Lake College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Folsom, Folsom Lake is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 102 students majoring in health science at Folsom Lake, 12% are male and 88% are female.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Folsom Lake College
Rest of the Top Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR |
| 47 | Fullerton College | Fullerton, CA |
| 47 | Roxbury Community College | Roxbury Crossing, MA |
| 49 | Carl Albert State College | Poteau, OK |
| 50 | Cameron University | Lawton, OK |
| 50 | Charter College | Vancouver, WA |
| 50 | Northern Wyoming Community College District | Sheridan, WY |
| 50 | Foothill College | Los Altos Hills, CA |
| 54 | Alvin Community College | Alvin, TX |
| 54 | Alvernia University | Reading, PA |
| 56 | Hudson County Community College | Jersey City, NJ |
| 57 | Columbia College | Sonora, CA |
| 57 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA |
| 59 | Azusa Pacific University College | San Dimas, CA |
| 60 | Rasmussen University - Minnesota | St. Cloud, MN |
| 60 | Taft College | Taft, CA |
| 60 | Carrington College, Phoenix North | Phoenix, AZ |
Health Sciences & Services by Region
View the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
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Majors Related to Health Science
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, health sciences and services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Health Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 29,840 |
| General Health & Wellness | 6,105 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Health Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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