Associate Degrees in General Public Health
Education Levels of General Public Health Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 411 people earned their associate degree in general public health. This makes it the 44th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general public health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 12,307 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 11,149 |
| Graduate Certificate | 917 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 585 |
| Associate Degree | 411 |
| Basic Certificate | 180 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of General Public Health Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general public health majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general public health majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in general public health. About 73.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 109 |
| Women | 302 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general public health associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 80 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 182 |
Most Popular General Public Health Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer an associate degree in general public health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general public health students seekingan associate degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in general public health from American Military University. Of these students, 70% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bronx Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general public health. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in general public health from BCC. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in general public health from BMCC. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of the People is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general public health. Roughly 43,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in general public health from University of the People. About 64% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Middlesex County College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general public health. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in general public health from Middlesex County College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
LaGuardia Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general public health. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in general public health from LaGuardia. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Queensborough Community College. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in general public health from QCC. About 70% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Brookdale Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in general public health from Brookdale Community College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general public health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in general public health from NMSU Dona Ana. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cecil College. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in general public health from Cecil College. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Montgomery County Community College. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in general public health from Montco. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Passaic County Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in general public health from PCCC. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
County College of Morris comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general public health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in general public health from County College of Morris. Of these students, 100% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mercer County Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general public health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in general public health from Mercer County Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of Western Idaho is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general public health. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in general public health from CWI. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Alaska Southeast comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general public health. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,224 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in general public health from UAS. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general public health. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in general public health from UAF. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Anne Arundel Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in general public health from AACC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Saint Paul College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general public health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in general public health from Saint Paul College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general public health that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | 324 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 116 |
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 55 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 29 |
| Other Public Health | 24 |
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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