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Basic Certificates in General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

2,963 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 85 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in health studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of health studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Health Studies Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2,963 students earned their basic certificate in health studies. This earns it the #16 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 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 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 studies students who are basic certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in health studies. About 83.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 488
Women 2,475
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The racial-ethnic distribution of health studies basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 214
Black or African American 529
Hispanic or Latino 593
White 1,429
International Students 19
Other Races/Ethnicities 179
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There are 85 colleges that offer a basic certificate in health studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, California
360 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Los Angeles City College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for health studies majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 360 people received their basic certificate in health studies from Los Angeles City College. Of these students, 85% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
343 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sierra College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health studies. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The health studies program at Sierra College awarded 343 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
304 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chattahoochee Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health studies. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 304 basic certificates were handed out to health studies majors at Chattahoochee Technical College. Of these students, 84% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Southeastern Technical College

Vidalia, Georgia
139 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeastern Technical College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health studies. 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 studies from Southeastern Technical College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#7

Dyersburg State Community College

Dyersburg, Tennessee
119 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dyersburg State Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health studies. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 119 people received their basic certificate in health studies from DSCC. About 87% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
103 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clovis Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health studies. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 people received their basic certificate in health studies from Clovis Community College. About 87% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, Georgia
92 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Northwestern Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health studies. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 basic certificates were handed out to health studies majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#10

Midland College

Midland, Texas
70 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Midland College. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health studies program at Midland College awarded 70 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, Georgia
69 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Atlanta Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health studies. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 basic certificates were handed out to health studies majors at Atlanta Area Tech. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#12

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, California
67 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Diablo Valley College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health studies. Each year, around 17,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 basic certificates were handed out to health studies majors at Diablo Valley. About 81% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, Georgia
57 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbus Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health studies. 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 studies majors at Columbus Technical College. About 88% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, Maine
57 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kennebec Valley Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health studies. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health studies program at Kennebec Valley Community College awarded 57 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Collin County Community College District

McKinney, Texas
54 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Collin County Community College District comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health studies. Roughly 33,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 people received their basic certificate in health studies from Collin County Community College District. About 78% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Savannah Technical College

Savannah, Georgia
51 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Savannah Technical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health studies. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The health studies program at Savannah Technical College awarded 51 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
45 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Front Range Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in health studies. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 basic certificates were handed out to health studies majors at FRCC.

#19

Central Technology Center

Drumright, Oklahoma
44 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for health studies majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Central Technology Center. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The health studies program at Central Technology Center awarded 44 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

Batesville, Arkansas
35 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in health studies. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 people received their basic certificate in health studies from UACCB. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

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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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