by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 37 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for health sciences & services students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,249 associate degrees in health sciences & services to qualified students.
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Your choice of health sciences & services 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health sciences & services 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 Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health sciences & services.
It's hard to beat Alvernia University if you want to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. Alvernia is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Reading.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Alvernia University
Middlesex County College is a wonderful choice for students interested in an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Middlesex County College
It is difficult to beat Borough of Manhattan Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. BMCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Borough of Manhattan Community College
It is hard to beat Queensborough Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. QCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Bayside.
Soon after graduating, health science associate recipients usually make an average of $23,052 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Queensborough Community College
Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Union County College
Community College of Philadelphia is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Philadelphia.
After graduating, health science associate recipients usually make an average of $27,506 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Community College of Philadelphia
Located in the city of Brooklyn, City Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from New York City College of Technology
LCCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Schnecksville.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Located in the rural area of Branchburg, RVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Raritan Valley Community College
Located in the large suburb of Mount Laurel, RCBC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Rowan College at Burlington County
Explore the best health sciences & services schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 914 |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 751 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 579 |
| Maryland | 126 | 5 |
Health Sciences & Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 2,216 |
| General Health & Wellness | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 13,326 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 3,257 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,013 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,622 |
| Dental Support Services | 1,184 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 837 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 374 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 322 |
| Public Health | 294 |
| Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 294 |
