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Basic Certificates in Health Sciences & Services
Education Levels of Health Science Majors
In 2021-2022, 3,881 basic certificates were awarded to health science majors. This earns it the #18 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 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 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 science students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in health science. About 83.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 643 |
| Women | 3,238 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 232 |
| Black or African American | 605 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 755 |
| White | 1,975 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 289 |
Most Popular Health Science Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 106 colleges that offer a basic certificate in health science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for health science students seekinga basic certificate is Tulsa Technology Center. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 620 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at Tulsa Tech. Of these students, 86% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Los Angeles City College. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at Los Angeles City College awarded 360 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sierra College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The health science program at Sierra College awarded 343 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Chattahoochee Technical College. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The health science program at Chattahoochee Technical College awarded 304 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeastern Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 139 people received their basic certificate in health science from Southeastern Technical College. Of these students, 90% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Dyersburg State Community College. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The health science program at Dyersburg State Community College awarded 119 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Clovis Community College. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at Clovis Community College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College awarded 92 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Midland College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health science. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at Midland College. About 91% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Atlanta Technical College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 people received their basic certificate in health science from Atlanta Area Tech. Of these students, 91% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Diablo Valley College. Each year, around 17,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 people received their basic certificate in health science from Diablo Valley. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Columbus Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at Columbus Technical College. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Kennebec Valley Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health science. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at Kennebec Valley Community College. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Collin County Community College District. Roughly 33,600 attend the school each year. The health science program at Collin County Community College District awarded 54 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
American College of Healthcare Sciences is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,404 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at American College of Healthcare Sciences. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Savannah Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health science. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 people received their basic certificate in health science from Savannah Tech. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Front Range Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. The health science program at Front Range Community College awarded 45 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Health Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 2,963 |
| General Health & Wellness | 918 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health science that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 40,574 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21,243 |
| Allied Health Services | 19,983 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,199 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9,843 |
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.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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