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Associate Degrees in General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Education Levels of Health Studies Majors
In 2021-2022, 9,700 associate degrees were awarded to health studies majors. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in health studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,587 |
| Associate Degree | 9,700 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,963 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,326 |
Earnings of Health Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in health studies. About 84.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,503 |
| Women | 8,197 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of health studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,100 |
| Black or African American | 1,260 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,978 |
| White | 3,373 |
| International Students | 142 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 847 |
Most Popular Health Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 272 colleges that offer an associate degree in health studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Sierra College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 572 people received their associate degree in health studies from Sierra College. Of these students, 84% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 450 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at CNM. About 80% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Community College of Philadelphia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 342 people received their associate degree in health studies from Community College of Philadelphia. Of these students, 88% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Queensborough Community College. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The health studies program at Queensborough Community College awarded 278 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Diablo Valley College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Each year, around 17,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 272 people received their associate degree in health studies from Diablo Valley. About 79% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 259 people received their associate degree in health studies from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saddleback College. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 233 people received their associate degree in health studies from Saddleback College. About 79% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fresno City College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 229 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at Fresno City College. Of these students, 87% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Weber State University. Each year, around 29,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 studies from WSU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 203 people received their associate degree in health studies from Citrus College. About 84% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 195 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at BMCC. About 88% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Salt Lake Community College. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 162 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 84% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Skyline College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 people received their associate degree in health studies from Skyline College. About 79% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 151 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at RCSJ. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern College. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 138 people received their associate degree in health studies from SWC Chula Vista. Of these students, 83% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Delaware County Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 people received their associate degree in health studies from Delaware County Community College. About 69% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Merritt College. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 people received their associate degree in health studies from Merritt College. Of these students, 85% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Hills College-Lemoore comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 124 associate degrees were handed out to health studies majors at West Hills College-Lemoore. About 82% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Houston Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in health studies. Each year, around 46,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 people received their associate degree in health studies from Houston Community College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Cuesta College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in health studies. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The health studies program at Cuesta College awarded 117 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to health studies that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Health & Wellness | 820 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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