by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 25 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health sciences & services. Combined, these schools handed out 924 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
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.
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 colleges 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 the Southeast Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for health sciences & services students seeking a an associate degree.
Rasmussen University - Florida is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in health sciences & services. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the small city of Ocala.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Rasmussen University - Florida
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
University of the Cumberlands is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Williamsburg.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from University of the Cumberlands
Black River Technical College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. Black River Technical College is a small public college located in the rural area of Pocahontas.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Black River Technical College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in health sciences & services has to look into University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. UA Pulaski Tech is a small public university located in the city of North Little Rock.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
Columbus Technical College is a small public college located in the midsize city of Columbus.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Columbus Technical College
UACCB is a small public university located in the town of Batesville.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville
Located in the large suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from John Tyler Community College
AHU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Orlando.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from AdventHealth University
Located in the medium-sized city of Hampton, TNCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Thomas Nelson Community College
Explore the best health sciences & services colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 269 |
| Georgia | 121 | 32 |
| Florida | 121 | 160 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 69 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 191 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 1 |
| Virginia | 97 | 119 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 39 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 44 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 0 |
| Alabama | 69 | 0 |
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 | 921 |
| General Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 26,382 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 8,940 |
| Allied Health Professions | 8,188 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 6,189 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1,593 |
| Dental Support Services | 1,480 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 938 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 859 |
| Other Health Professions | 681 |
| Public Health | 260 |
