2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools
With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 1,743 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the United States
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Our analysis found Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. Located in Clearwater, Florida, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 5,503 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from UMA Clearwater accumulate an average of $24,458 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UMA Clearwater. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Ivy Tech Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools list. Ivy Tech Community College is a large public school situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. It awarded 2,669 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,637 in tuition and fees if they attend Ivy Tech Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,927. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,984 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ivy Tech Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great place for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 2,432 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is $22,000. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $27,011 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Excelsior College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools list. Located in Albany, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,600 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,946 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Excelsior College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rasmussen University - Florida is a great place for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit institution located in Ocala, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,345 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida is $13,635. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $27,566 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Florida. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
ECPI University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools list. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 1,292 students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,479 to cover tuition and fees at ECPI University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $24,838 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
ECPI University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Miami Dade College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools list. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school awarded 991 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,838 in tuition and fees if they attend MDC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,661. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,819 in student loans. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
MDC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, National University College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. National University College is a large private for-profit school situated in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. It awarded 853 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Puerto Rico who attend National University College full time pay an average of $6,919 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,995. Associate Degree recipients from National University College accumulate an average of $14,703 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
One thing to take note of is that National University College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
South College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools list. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 842 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at South College is $17,335. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $28,086 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
South College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. St. Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 831 students in 2020-2021.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,558. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Minnesota accumulate an average of $27,551 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #11, Sierra College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Sierra College is located in Rocklin, California and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 819 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $1,156 in tuition and fees if they attend Sierra College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,900. Associate Degree recipients from Sierra College accumulate an average of $16,268 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Sierra College. In 2019-2020 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Weber State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Ogden, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 793 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WSU is $6,228. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,644. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,128 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WSU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Florida State College at Jacksonville ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools list. FSCJ is located in Jacksonville, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 750 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FSCJ is $2,657. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,631. Associate Degree recipients from FSCJ accumulate an average of $18,510 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at FSCJ. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Central New Mexico Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools ranking. CNM is a fairly large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 720 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New Mexico pay an average of $1,684 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CNM. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,540. Associate Degree recipients from CNM accumulate an average of $13,658 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
Online courses are available at CNM, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, Tulsa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Tulsa, Oklahoma is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 709 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tulsa Community College is $3,445. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,845. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,665 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Tulsa Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Lone Star College System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in The Woodlands, Texas, the large public school handed out 683 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Texas pay an average of $4,848 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Harris Montgomery. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,168. On average, associate degree students take out $15,481 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that North Harris Montgomery does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
American Public University System landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. American Public University System is a large private for-profit school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 664 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,360 to cover tuition and fees at American Military University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $23,232 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out American Military University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #18, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Clearwater, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 642 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees if they attend SPC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,286. On average, associate degree students take out $22,838 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SPC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #19, Jersey College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Jersey College is located in Teterboro, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 618 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from Jersey College accumulate an average of $35,837 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Jersey College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
San Jacinto Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools list. This large public school is located in Pasadena, Texas, and it awarded 605 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from San Jacinto College accumulate an average of $13,960 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
San Jacinto College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Austin Community College District came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools ranking. Austin Community College District is located in Austin, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 595 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Texas who attend Austin Community College District full time pay an average of $8,580 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,590. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,220 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Austin Community College District does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Broward College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools list. BC is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 591 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BC is $2,830. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,952. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,682 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Fresno City College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools list. This large public school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 591 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Fresno City College is $1,304. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,504. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,252 in student loans. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Fresno City College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.
Harrisburg Area Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. This fairly large public school is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 583 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend HACC full time pay an average of $8,295 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,818. On average, associate degree students take out $22,678 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at HACC. In fact, around 50% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Community College of Allegheny County came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools ranking. Community College of Allegheny County is a fairly large public school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 577 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend CCAC full time pay an average of $8,323 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,863. On average, associate degree students take out $19,313 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CCAC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the United States
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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