by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 668 U.S. colleges awarded 38,967 degrees and certificates in General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 44% of graduates. College Factual ranks 433 schools in its 2027 Best General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $40,313 one year after completing, rising to $61,944 after four years.
A degree in General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences involves the study of Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General. A General, Introductory, Undifferentiated, Or Joint Program In Health Services Occupations That Prepares Individuals For Either Entry Into Specialized Training Programs Or For A Variety Of Concentrations In The Allied Health Area. Includes Instruction In The Basic Sciences, Research And Clinical Procedures, And Aspects Of The Subject Matter Related To Various Health Occupations.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, general health services/allied health/health sciences is a widely-pursued major, with 38,967 degrees awarded annually. 668 colleges award general health services/allied health/health sciences degrees, an average of 58 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 2,671.
By level, the 38,967 awards include 1,585 certificates, 14,981 associate degrees, 17,294 bachelor’s degrees, 4,761 master’s degrees and 311 doctorates.
Women earned 82% of general health services/allied health/health sciences degrees and certificates in the latest year (32,049 of 38,967). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (14,462) and Hispanic or Latino (9,630), and international students earned 492.
College Factual ranks 433 schools in its 2027 Best General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Schools ranking, including 171 for associate degrees, 218 for bachelor’s degrees, 16 for master’s degrees and 9 for doctorates. It also ranks general health services/allied health/health sciences schools within 49 states. In all, 668 colleges offer general health services/allied health/health sciences programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long a general health services/allied health/health sciences degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 1,585 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 14,981 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 17,294 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 4,761 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 311 |
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences has 1 similar major in the Health Professions field; the largest is Health and Wellness, General (6,478). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health and Wellness, General | 6,478 |
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