Associate Degrees in General Public Health
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Education Levels of General Public Health Majors
In 2020-2021, 272 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 | 10,873 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,064 |
| Graduate Certificate | 949 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 569 |
| Associate Degree | 272 |
| Basic Certificate | 48 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
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 80.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 53 |
| Women | 219 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general public health associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 46 |
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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 associate degrees were handed out to general public health majors at American Military University. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in general public health from BCC. About 63% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in general public health from BMCC. Of these students, 74% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The general public health program at University of the People awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in general public health from Middlesex County College. About 93% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The general public health program at LaGuardia Community College awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% 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. The general public health program at Queensborough Community College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Brookdale Community College. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general public health program at Brookdale Community College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general public health program at New Mexico State University - Dona Ana awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cecil College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to general public health majors at Cecil College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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. The general public health program at Montgomery County Community College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Passaic County Community College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to general public health majors at PCCC. Around 88% 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. The general public health program at County College of Morris awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Mercer County Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general public health. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to general public health majors at Mercer County Community College. Of these students, 83% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of Western Idaho is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general public health. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to general public health majors at CWI. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,121 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,876 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in general public health from UAS. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sinclair Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general public health. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in general public health from Sinclair Community College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general public health majors who are seeking their associate degree is Point University. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,200 per year. The general public health program at Point University awarded 4 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% 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. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. The general public health program at Anne Arundel Community College awarded 4 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Paul College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general public health. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in general public health from Saint Paul College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% 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 | 297 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 79 |
| Other Public Health | 37 |
| Environmental Health | 31 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 26 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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