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Basic Certificates in Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies

2,134 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 88 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in health aids. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of health aids graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Aids Majors

In 2020-2021, 2,134 earned their basic certificate in health aids. This earns it the #24 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health aids at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 2,134
Undergraduate Certificate 207
Associate Degree 33

Earnings of Health Aids Majors With Basic Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for health aids students who are basic certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in health aids. About 92.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 163
Women 1,971
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health aids basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 42
Black or African American 396
Hispanic or Latino 448
White 1,028
International Students 24
Other Races/Ethnicities 196
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There are 88 colleges that offer a basic certificate in health aids. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

199 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for health aids students seekinga basic certificate is Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The health aids program at Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology awarded 199 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

166 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Washburn Institute of Technology. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Washburn Tech. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

150 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Louisiana Technical Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The health aids program at Central Louisiana Technical Community College awarded 150 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
117 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 97% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, South Carolina
115 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Piedmont Technical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Piedmont Technical College. Of these students, 97% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Quest College

San Antonio, Texas
79 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Quest College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Quest College. Of these students, 87% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

72 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

InterAmerican Technical Institute comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health aids. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 people received their basic certificate in health aids from ITI. Of these students, 93% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Medical Institute of Palm Beach

Greenacres, Florida
67 Yearly Graduations
90% Women

Medical Institute of Palm Beach is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Medical Institute of Palm Beach. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

60 Yearly Graduations
92% Women

New Professions Technical Institute comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health aids. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their basic certificate in health aids from New Professions Technical Institute. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#10

Salina Area Technical College

Salina, Kansas
57 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Salina Area Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 basic certificates were handed out to health aids majors at Salina Tech. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#11

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, Kansas
52 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Hutchinson Community College. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Hutchinson Community College. Of these students, 98% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan
51 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Washtenaw Community College. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health aids program at Washtenaw Community College awarded 51 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#13

Tulsa Technology Center

Tulsa, Oklahoma
50 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tulsa Technology Center is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Tulsa Tech. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#14

Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Shawnee, Oklahoma
48 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Gordon Cooper Technology Center. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their basic certificate in health aids from Gordon Cooper Technology Center. About 94% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Brewster Technical College

Tampa, Florida
45 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
98% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brewster Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health aids. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The health aids program at Brewster Technical College awarded 45 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Highland Community College

Highland, Kansas
43 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Highland Community College. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 basic certificates were handed out to health aids majors at Highland Community College. Of these students, 88% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

43 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their basic certificate in health aids from NLTCC. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

37 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for health aids majors who are seeking their basic certificate is North Central Kansas Technical College. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their basic certificate in health aids from North Central Kansas Technical College. About 92% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, Louisiana
37 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Louisiana Delta Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health aids. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their basic certificate in health aids from LDCC. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#20

Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, Kansas
36 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cowley County Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health aids. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 basic certificates were handed out to health aids majors at Cowley College. About 94% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Health Aids Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Home Health Aide 948
Medication Aide 661
Health Aide 335
Other Health Aides & Attendants 102
Rehabilitation Aide 88

Below are some popular majors that are similar to health aids that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 38,505
Allied Health Professions 20,874
Allied Health Services 17,589
Health/Medical Admin Services 16,095
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 9,031

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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