by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 36 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5,613 associate degrees in health professions to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of health professions for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 professions students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for health professions students seeking a an associate degree.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in health professions has to look into Thomas Jefferson University. Thomas Jefferson University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a associate in health professions from Thomas Jefferson University
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health professions. PA College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Lancaster.More information about a associate in health professions from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health professions. Pitt is a very large public university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.More information about a associate in health professions from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Central Penn College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in health professions. Located in the large suburb of Summerdale, Central Penn is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Central Penn College
Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Harrisburg Area Community College
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Community College of Allegheny County
Harcum College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Bryn Mawr.More information about a associate in health professions from Harcum College
Delaware County Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Media.More information about a associate in health professions from Delaware County Community College
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Community College of Philadelphia
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 professions from Alvernia University
Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 | 12,579 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 4,868 |
| Maryland | 33 | 2,648 |
| Delaware | 21 | 542 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 80 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,443 |
| Allied Health Professions | 868 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 710 |
| 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 |