Basic Certificates in Health Sciences & Services
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Education Levels of Health Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,850 students earned their basic certificate in health science. 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 | 18,866 |
| Associate Degree | 10,218 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,850 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,265 |
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 82.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 664 |
| Women | 3,186 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health science basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 283 |
| Black or African American | 525 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 961 |
| White | 1,747 |
| International Students | 43 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 291 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 620 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at Tulsa Tech. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Los Angeles City College. Roughly 14,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 360 people received their basic certificate in health science from Los Angeles City College. Of these students, 72% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health science. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 346 people received their basic certificate in health science from Purdue University Global. Of these students, 65% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sierra College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 343 people received their basic certificate in health science from Sierra College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Chattahoochee Technical College. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at Chattahoochee Technical College awarded 304 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The health science program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 183 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southeastern Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 people received their basic certificate in health science from Southeastern Technical College. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Dyersburg State Community College. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at Dyersburg State Community College awarded 119 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Clovis Community College. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The health science program at Clovis Community College awarded 103 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 people received their basic certificate in health science from Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Midland College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health science. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health science program at Midland College awarded 70 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Atlanta Technical College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at Atlanta Area Tech. About 93% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 people received their basic certificate in health science from Diablo Valley. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for health science majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Abcott Institute. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at Abcott Institute. About 90% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 57 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at Columbus Technical College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Kennebec Valley Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health science. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The health science program at Kennebec Valley Community College awarded 57 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 35,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at Collin County Community College District. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% 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. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. 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. The health science program at American College of Healthcare Sciences awarded 54 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Savannah Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health science. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The health science program at Savannah Technical College awarded 51 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Front Range Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health science. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 basic certificates were handed out to health science majors at FRCC. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Health Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 2,995 |
| General Health & Wellness | 855 |
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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 | 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.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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