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1,296 Yearly Graduations
$34,395 Median Salary
$21,036 Median Debt
There are 63 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in health professions. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 41% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.9% of health professions graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,296 students earned their associate degree in health professions. This earns it the #11 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 professions at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,516
Associate Degree 1,296
Master’s Degree 989
Undergraduate Certificate 535
Basic Certificate 376
Graduate Certificate 155
Doctor’s Degree 117

Earnings of Health Professions Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in health professions is $34,395. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $27,402 and the high is $37,684.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in health professions is $21,036. 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, $21,071 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,155.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in health professions. About 66.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 441
Women 855
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health professions associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 53
Black or African American 154
Hispanic or Latino 244
White 704
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 129
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There are 63 colleges that offer an associate degree in health professions. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
604 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Public University System tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 604 people received their associate degree in health professions from American Military University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#2

Goodwin College

East Hartford, Connecticut
164 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Goodwin College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,988 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,934 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 people received their associate degree in health professions from Goodwin. About 91% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
132 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Southern Idaho is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 people received their associate degree in health professions from College of Southern Idaho. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#4

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
84 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ozarks Technical Community College. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at OTC. Of these students, 81% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
60 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ferris State University. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,232 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their associate degree in health professions from Ferris. About 92% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Jackson State Community College

Jackson, Tennessee
23 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jackson State Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. The health professions program at Jackson State Community College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
20 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hawaii Pacific University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,250 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in health professions from Hawaii Pacific University. About 70% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Volunteer State Community College

Gallatin, Tennessee
18 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Volunteer State Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at VSCC. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Bucks County Community College

Newtown, Pennsylvania
17 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bucks County Community College. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The health professions program at Bucks County Community College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#10

Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, Tennessee
16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chattanooga State Community College. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in health professions from Chattanooga State Community College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#10

Roane State Community College

Harriman, Tennessee
16 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Roane State Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Roane State Community College. Of these students, 81% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Manor College

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Manor College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,780 per year. The health professions program at Manor College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#13

Mid Michigan College

Harrison, Michigan
12 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mid Michigan College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Mid Michigan College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#14

Berkshire Community College

Pittsfield, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is Berkshire Community College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in health professions from BCC. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#14

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women

Southeast Community College Area is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health professions. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health professions program at Southeast Community College Area awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in health professions from UC Blue Ash College. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harrisburg Area Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. The health professions program at Harrisburg Area Community College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#18

Mercer County Community College

West Windsor, New Jersey
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mercer County Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at Mercer County Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#18

Carl Albert State College

Poteau, Oklahoma
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carl Albert State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health professions. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The health professions program at Carl Albert State College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

The 20th most popular school in the country for health professions majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Cincinnati - Clermont College. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to health professions majors at UC Clermont College.

Health Professions Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Health & Clinical Sciences 1,296

Below are some popular majors that are similar to health professions 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
Health Sciences & Services 10,218

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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