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2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California

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Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate School for You

Health Sciences & Services is one of the most popular subjects to study in California. With 6,731 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in California to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Sciences & Services program at each school on the list.

Check out the health science basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#1

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Los Angeles City College the most popular school in California for health sciences & services students working on their basic certificate. Los Angeles City College is a large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.

About 85% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 15% are male.

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#2

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

Out of the 19 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Sierra College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Sierra College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Rocklin.

About 84% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 16% are male.

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#3

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Diablo Valley College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health sciences & services schools in California. Diablo Valley is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill.

About 81% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 19% are male.

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Out of the 19 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Los Angeles Mission College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Sylmar, Los Angeles Mission College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in health science at Los Angeles Mission College, 10% are male and 90% are female.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Los Angeles Mission College Report

#5

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastline Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California list. Located in the city of Fountain Valley, Coastline Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 76% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 24% are male.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Coastline Community College Report

#6

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California list. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 74% of the health science majors at the school.

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#7

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA

MiraCosta College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate health sciences & services programs. Located in the large suburb of Oceanside, MiraCosta College is a public school with a large student population.

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#8

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

With a ranking of #8, East Los Angeles College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences & services students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 92% of the health science majors at the school.

Full Health Sciences & Services at East Los Angeles College Report

#8

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA

Rio Hondo College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Basic Certificate Trade Schools in California ranking. RHCCD is a large public school located in the suburb of Whittier.

Of the 8 students majoring in health science at RHCCD, 13% are male and 88% are female.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Rio Hondo College Report

#10

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate health sciences & services programs. Bakersfield College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Bakersfield.

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Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 408
Oregon 308
Nevada 395
Alaska 1

One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, health sciences & services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Health Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 30,811
General Health & Wellness 5,951

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339
Allied Health Professions 83,905
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 83,587
Mental & Social Health Services 30,331

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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