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2025 Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools

130 Colleges in the United States
10,520 Associate Degrees
$36,188 Avg Early-Career Salary
Health Sciences & Services is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #16 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 130 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for health sciences & services students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 10,520 associate degrees in health sciences & services to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Health Sciences & Services School for Your Associate Degree

Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools 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:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Average Early-Career Salaries

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Health Sciences & Services in the United States

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for health sciences & services students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools for an Associate in Health Science

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44 Annual Graduates

SUNY Westchester Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. SUNY Westchester Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Valhalla.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from SUNY Westchester Community College

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Merced College
Merced, CA
61 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Merced College if you want to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. Merced Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Merced.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Merced College

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117 Annual Graduates

Santa Rosa Junior College is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Santa Rosa Junior College

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
176 Annual Graduates

Cuesta College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Cuesta College

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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global is a very large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette.

Associate recipients from the health sciences & services major at Purdue University Global earn $2,616 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Purdue University Global

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45 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Seattle Central College

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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
157 Annual Graduates

SWC Chula Vista is a large public college located in the large city of Chula Vista.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Southwestern College

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89 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Rasmussen University - Florida

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67 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Modesto Junior College

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Butte College
Oroville, CA
1 Annual Graduates

Butte College is a fairly large public college located in the rural area of Oroville.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Butte College

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294 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Fresno City College

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Canada College
Redwood City, CA
31 Annual Graduates

Canada College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Redwood City.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Canada College

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
229 Annual Graduates

Saddleback College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Saddleback College

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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
70 Annual Graduates

Los Angeles City College is a large public college located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Los Angeles City College

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA

Located in the small city of Palm Desert, College of the Desert is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from College of the Desert

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
53 Annual Graduates

Foothill College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Foothill College

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39 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Rasmussen University - Minnesota

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
27 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Kansas City, Rockhurst is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Rockhurst University

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69 Annual Graduates

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

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Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Crossing, MA

Roxbury Community College is a small public college located in the city of Roxbury Crossing.

Associate recipients from the health sciences & services program at Roxbury Community College make $9,581 more than the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Roxbury Community College

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
208 Annual Graduates

Citrus College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Glendora.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Citrus College

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CNM is a large public college located in the large city of Albuquerque.

Soon after graduating, health science associate recipients typically make about $28,933 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Central New Mexico Community College

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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
14 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Sacramento City College

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Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit college located in the suburb of Sacramento.

Associate graduates who receive their degree from the health science program earn an average of $29,853 for their early career.

More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Carrington College, Sacramento

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155 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Stockton, Delta is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from San Joaquin Delta College

Rest of the Top Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
27 Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA
28 Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
29 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
30 Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA
31 College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA
32 Weber State University Ogden, UT
33 Bellevue College Bellevue, WA
34 Mendocino College Ukiah, CA
35 Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX
36 Houston Community College Houston, TX
37 Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT
38 Nassau Community College Garden City, NY
39 West Hills College-Lemoore Lemoore, CA
40 Delaware County Community College Media, PA
41 Union County College Cranford, NJ
42 West Hills College-Coalinga Coalinga, CA
43 Austin Community College District Austin, TX

Health Sciences & Services by Region

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions 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 9,700
General Health & Wellness 820

Majors Similar to Health Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 83,190
Allied Health Professions 28,716
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 18,673
Health & Medical Administrative Services 17,203
Dental Support Services 7,216
Mental & Social Health Services 3,686
Health/Medical Prep Programs 3,249
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 2,744
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 2,160
Other Health Professions 1,401

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