by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 39 degrees and certificates in Other Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies. Certificates are the most popular award, at 56% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $21,334 one year after completing, rising to $28,689 after four years.
A degree in Other Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies covers Health Aides/attendants/orderlies, Other. Any Other Instructional Program That Prepares Individuals To Provide Routine Patient Care And Assistance.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other health aides/attendants/orderlies draws strong interest, with 39 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award other health aides/attendants/orderlies degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 13.
By level, the 39 awards include 22 certificates and 17 master’s degrees.
Women earned 72% of other health aides/attendants/orderlies degrees and certificates in the latest year (28 of 39). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Black or African American (16) and White (14).
How long an other health aides/attendants/orderlies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 22 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 17 |
Other Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies has 5 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 5,650 degrees a year; the largest are Home Health Aide/Home Attendant (4,307), Medication Aide (780) and Health Aide (368). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | 4,307 |
| Medication Aide | 780 |
| Health Aide | 368 |
| Rehabilitation Aide | 167 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Aide | 28 |
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