by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health sciences & services. Combined, these schools handed out 710 associate degrees in health sciences & services to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The health science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health science program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree.
The health science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for health sciences & services students seeking a an associate degree.
Alvernia University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the city of Reading, Alvernia is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Alvernia University
It is hard to beat Harrisburg Area Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Harrisburg Area Community College
It's difficult to beat Community College of Philadelphia if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduation, health science associate recipients typically earn an average of $31,447 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Community College of Philadelphia
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in health sciences & services needs to take a look at Delaware County Community College. Delaware County Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Media.
Those health sciences & services students who get their associate degree from Delaware County Community College earn $2,203 more than the typical health science student.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Delaware County Community College
Located in the rural area of Schnecksville, LCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Located in the rural area of Newtown, Bucks County Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Soon after graduation, health science associate recipients typically make an average of $30,849 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Bucks County Community College
RACC is a small public college located in the city of Reading.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Reading Area Community College
Lackawanna College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Scranton.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Lackawanna College
Explore all the Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 914 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 579 |
| Maryland | 126 | 5 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Health Sciences & Services has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 704 |
| General Health & Wellness | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,443 |
| Allied Health Professions | 868 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 493 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 419 |
| Dental Support Services | 295 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 91 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 78 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 71 |
| Public Health | 56 |
| Other Health Professions | 42 |
