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Associate Degree in Health Sciences & Services

Associate Degrees in Health Sciences & Services

10,520 Yearly Graduations
$30,385 Median Salary
$11,773 Median Debt
An associate degree in health science is offered at 303 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 60% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of health science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors

In 2021-2022, 10,520 associate degrees were awarded to health science majors. This makes it the 5th most popular associate degree program in the country.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 19,050
Associate Degree 10,520
Basic Certificate 3,881
Undergraduate Certificate 1,462

Earnings of Health Science Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in health science is $30,385. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $24,583 to a high of $35,555.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in health science is $11,773. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $14,394 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,842.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in health science. About 83.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,786
Women 8,734
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health science associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,136
Black or African American 1,361
Hispanic or Latino 3,167
White 3,778
International Students 145
Other Races/Ethnicities 933
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There are 303 colleges that offer an associate degree in health science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
572 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for health science students seekingan associate degree is Sierra College. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 572 people received their associate degree in health science from Sierra College. Of these students, 84% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
450 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central New Mexico Community College. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 450 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at CNM. About 80% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
342 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Philadelphia. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at Community College of Philadelphia awarded 342 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Queensborough Community College

Bayside, New York
278 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Queensborough Community College. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 278 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at QCC. About 82% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, California
272 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Diablo Valley College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Roughly 17,100 attend the school each year. The health science program at Diablo Valley College awarded 272 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
259 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 259 people received their associate degree in health science from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#8

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, California
233 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saddleback College. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 233 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Saddleback College. About 79% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Fresno City College

Fresno, California
229 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fresno City College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 229 people received their associate degree in health science from Fresno City College. Of these students, 87% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
210 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Weber State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 29,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 210 people received their associate degree in health science from WSU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#11

Citrus College

Glendora, California
203 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Citrus College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 203 people received their associate degree in health science from Citrus College. About 84% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

195 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 195 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at BMCC. About 88% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
162 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Salt Lake Community College. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 162 people received their associate degree in health science from Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 84% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Skyline College

San Bruno, California
157 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Skyline College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 people received their associate degree in health science from Skyline College. About 79% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

151 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The health science program at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus awarded 151 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#16

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, California
138 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southwestern College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 138 people received their associate degree in health science from SWC Chula Vista. Of these students, 83% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Delaware County Community College

Media, Pennsylvania
129 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Delaware County Community College. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. The health science program at Delaware County Community College awarded 129 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 69% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Merritt College

Oakland, California
129 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Merritt College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at Merritt College awarded 129 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

West Hills College-Lemoore

Lemoore, California
124 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Hills College-Lemoore comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The health science program at West Hills College-Lemoore awarded 124 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, California
117 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cuesta College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health science. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 associate degrees were handed out to health science majors at Cuesta College. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

Health Science Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General/Allied Health Sciences 9,700
General Health & Wellness 820

Below are some popular majors that are similar to health science that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Allied Health Professions 28,716
Allied Health Services 18,673
Health/Medical Admin Services 17,203
Dental Support Services 7,216
Mental & Social Health Services 3,686

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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