Health Sciences & Services Associate Degrees
There are 787 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Health Sciences & Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and68% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Health Sciences & Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 38,201 people earned theirHealth Sciences & Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Health Sciences & Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,436 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 11,540 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,956 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,878 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 351 |
Earnings of Health Sciences & Services Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Health Sciences & Services of $49,234 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,203 |
| 4 years | $49,234 |
| 5 years | $57,884 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services. About 81.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,183 |
| Women | 9,357 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Health Sciences & Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,572 | 31.0% |
| Asian | 1,371 | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,004 | 34.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,425 | 12.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 125 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 493 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 335 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 149 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 930 colleges that offer a associate degree in Health Sciences & Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of South Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,092 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,050 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 959 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 785 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 632 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 616 associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 502 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 470 associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 451 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 440 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University-Newport comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services. This school awarded 386 associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 373 associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services. This school awarded 351 associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 336 associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Philadelphia is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Diablo Valley College is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 325 associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles City College is a popular choice for Health Sciences & Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Sciences & Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 303 people received their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Sciences & Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Health Sciences & Services Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 32,590 |
| Health and Wellness, General | 5,611 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.