by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health sciences & services. Combined, these schools handed out 751 associate degrees in health sciences & services to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The health science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health science program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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.
The health science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for health sciences & services students seeking a an associate degree.
Alvernia University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the small city of Reading, Alvernia is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Alvernia University
It is difficult to beat Community College of Philadelphia if you want to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Associate recipients from the health sciences & services major at Community College of Philadelphia make $5,123 above the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Community College of Philadelphia
It is difficult to beat Lehigh Carbon Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the suburb of Schnecksville, LCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Lackawanna College is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in health sciences & services. Lackawanna College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Scranton.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Lackawanna College
Located in the rural area of Newtown, Bucks County Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Bucks County Community College
Delaware County Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Media.
After graduation, health science associate recipients typically make around $17,261 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Delaware County Community College
Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Harrisburg Area Community College
Harcum College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Harcum College
RACC is a small public college located in the city of Reading.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Reading Area Community College
Explore all the Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 914 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 579 |
| Maryland | 126 | 5 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Health Sciences & Services has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 745 |
| General Health & Wellness | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,443 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 933 |
| Allied Health Professions | 919 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 516 |
| Dental Support Services | 357 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 102 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 97 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 92 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 71 |
| Other Health Professions | 52 |
