2027 Best Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Degree Schools
Health Sciences & Services is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 184 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for health sciences & services students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Health Sciences & Services in the United States
Below are the best health sciences & services schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in Health Sciences & Services
Our analysis ranked Seattle Community College Central Campus the best school in the country for a degree in health sciences & services. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Seattle. There were roughly 45 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Seattle Community College Central Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Seattle Community College Central Campus earn around $71,275 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,974.
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A rank of #2 makes Cuesta College one of the top schools for health sciences & services. This large public university is located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo. Cuesta College awarded about 104 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Cuesta College earn around $64,492 in the first couple years of their career. Cuesta College graduates carry a median of $18,958 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong health sciences & services program will find one at Santa Rosa Junior College, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. About 110 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $80,047 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Pasadena City College one of the top schools for health sciences & services. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. About 626 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Pasadena City College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Pasadena City College generally make around $38,841. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191.
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A rank of #5 makes Foothill College one of the top schools for health sciences & services. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. About 60 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Foothill College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Foothill College earn around $94,152 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete this degree.
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Suny Westchester Community College came in at #6 for health sciences & services this year. Suny Westchester Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Valhalla. About 40 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Suny Westchester Community College in the most recent year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Suny Westchester Community College earn a median of $57,520 early in their careers. Suny Westchester Community College graduates carry a median of $8,764 in student loans.
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Skyline College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Skyline College is a large public school located in the suburb of San Bruno. There were roughly 103 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Skyline College in the most recent data year.
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Gavilan College landed the #8 spot for health sciences & services this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Gilroy. Gavilan College awarded about 138 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Gavilan College earn a median of $28,496 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,939.
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San Joaquin Delta College landed the #9 spot for health sciences & services this year. San Joaquin Delta College is a very large public school located in the city of Stockton. San Joaquin Delta College awarded about 107 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from San Joaquin Delta College earn around $65,168 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,382 to complete this degree.
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Cuny Kingsborough Community College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny Kingsborough Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 25 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Kingsborough Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $35,562 in their early career. Cuny Kingsborough Community College graduates carry a median of $7,858 in student loans.
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Moorpark College landed the #11 spot for health sciences & services this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. There were roughly 16 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Moorpark College earn around $105,599 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075.
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Fresno City College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 576 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Fresno City College generally make around $37,470. Students borrow a median of $7,234 to complete this degree.
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Saddleback College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public university. About 186 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Saddleback College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Saddleback College earn around $15,890 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $5,707 to complete this degree.
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Marian University Indiana came in at #14 for health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Marian University Indiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Marian University Indiana awarded about 10 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Marian University Indiana earn a median of $49,784 early in their careers. Marian University Indiana graduates carry a median of $28,633 in student loans.
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Bellevue College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Bellevue College is a large public school located in the city of Bellevue. About 23 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Bellevue College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $67,771 in their early career. Bellevue College graduates carry a median of $18,839 in student loans.
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Alvin Community College landed the #16 spot for health sciences & services this year. Alvin Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Alvin. About 66 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Alvin Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $55,057 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,375.
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Weber State University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. About 47% of students finish within six years. Weber State University awarded about 237 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $29,674 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,870.
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West Hills College Lemoore came in at #18 for health sciences & services this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Lemoore. About 147 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at West Hills College Lemoore in the most recent year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $40,499 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,687 to complete this degree.
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Chabot College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the suburb of Hayward, Chabot College is a large public university. There were roughly 10 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Chabot College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Chabot College earn around $85,175 in the first couple years of their career. Chabot College graduates carry a median of $14,122 in student loans.
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Orange Coast College came in at #20 for health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public institution. Orange Coast College awarded about 10 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Orange Coast College earn around $46,306 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree.
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Diablo Valley College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. Diablo Valley College awarded about 229 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $27,813 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205.
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Brigham Young University Idaho earned the #22 position for health sciences & services this year. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates 50% of students within six years. Brigham Young University Idaho awarded about 232 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho generally make around $43,853. Students borrow a median of $13,287 to complete this degree.
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Northern Virginia Community College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 200 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College generally make around $40,126. Northern Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans.
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Southwestern College Chula Vista came in at #24 for health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Chula Vista, Southwestern College Chula Vista is a very large public university. About 142 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Southwestern College Chula Vista in the most recent year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $49,358 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,205 to complete this degree.
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Mendocino College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the rural area of Ukiah, Mendocino College is a moderately-sized public university. Mendocino College awarded about 74 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Mendocino College generally make around $81,203. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Health Sciences & Services Schools
These schools also placed among the best for health sciences & services this year:
Honorable Mentions
A few more health sciences & services schools worth a look:
- #51 — Middlesex County College · Edison, NJ
- #52 — Rockland Community College · Suffern, NY
- #53 — Imperial Valley College · Imperial, CA
- #54 — Austin Community College District · Austin, TX
- #55 — Purdue University Global · West Lafayette, IN
- #56 — East Los Angeles College · Monterey Park, CA
- #57 — Citrus College · Glendora, CA
- #58 — Southern Crescent Technical College · Griffin, GA
- #59 — Alvernia University · Reading, PA
- #60 — Merritt College · Oakland, CA
Other Health Sciences & Services Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 184 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
