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Basic Certificates in Home Health Aide/Home Attendant

948 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 53 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in home health aide. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 56% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.2% of home health aide graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Home Health Aide Majors

In 2020-2021, 948 basic certificates were awarded to home health aide majors. This makes it the 49th most popular basic certificate program in the country.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 948
Undergraduate Certificate 92
Associate Degree 1

Earnings of Home Health Aide 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

The data on debt ranges for home health aide majors who have their basic certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in home health aide. About 92.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 76
Women 872
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The racial-ethnic distribution of home health aide basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 19
Black or African American 172
Hispanic or Latino 289
White 352
International Students 21
Other Races/Ethnicities 95
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There are 53 colleges that offer a basic certificate in home health aide. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

163 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for home health aide students seekinga basic certificate is Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 163 basic certificates were handed out to home health aide majors at WSU Tech. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

151 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washburn Institute of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in home health aide. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The home health aide program at Washburn Institute of Technology awarded 151 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Piedmont Technical College

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

Piedmont Technical College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in home health aide. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 basic certificates were handed out to home health aide majors at Piedmont Technical College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

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

InterAmerican Technical Institute is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in home health aide. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 people received their basic certificate in home health aide from ITI. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#5

Medical Institute of Palm Beach

Greenacres, Florida
67 Yearly Graduations
90% Women

Medical Institute of Palm Beach is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in home health aide. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 basic certificates were handed out to home health aide majors at Medical Institute of Palm Beach. About 90% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

60 Yearly Graduations
92% Women

New Professions Technical Institute is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in home health aide. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The home health aide program at New Professions Technical Institute awarded 60 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Washtenaw Community College

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

Washtenaw Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in home health aide. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The home health aide program at Washtenaw Community College awarded 51 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Brewster Technical College

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

Brewster Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in home health aide. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their basic certificate in home health aide from Brewster Technical College. Of these students, 89% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Mid-America Technology Center

Wayne, Oklahoma
29 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mid-America Technology Center is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in home health aide. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The home health aide program at Mid-America Technology Center awarded 29 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
23 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in home health aide. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The home health aide program at Central New Mexico Community College awarded 23 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

21 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lorenzo Walker Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in home health aide. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The home health aide program at Lorenzo Walker Technical College awarded 21 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Clovis Adult Education

Clovis, California
17 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for home health aide majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Clovis Adult Education. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 basic certificates were handed out to home health aide majors at Clovis Adult Education. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#12

Best Care College

East Orange, New Jersey
17 Yearly Graduations
82% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for home health aide majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Best Care College. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 basic certificates were handed out to home health aide majors at Best Care College. About 82% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Edmonds Community College

Lynnwood, Washington
15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Edmonds Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in home health aide. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their basic certificate in home health aide from Edmonds Community College. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#15

Garden City Community College

Garden City, Kansas
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for home health aide majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Garden City Community College. The home health aide program at Garden City Community College awarded 12 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Flint Hills Technical College

Emporia, Kansas
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Flint Hills Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in home health aide. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 basic certificates were handed out to home health aide majors at Flint Hills Technical College. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, South Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for home health aide majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tri-County Technical College. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The home health aide program at Tri-County Technical College awarded 9 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Jose Maria Vargas University

Pembroke Pines, Florida
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Jose Maria Vargas University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in home health aide. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. The home health aide program at Jose Maria Vargas University awarded 9 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cochise County Community College District comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in home health aide. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The home health aide program at Cochise County Community College District awarded 8 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, Utah
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for home health aide majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Davis Technical College. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The home health aide program at Davis Technical College awarded 8 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

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

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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