by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 19 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health sciences & services. Combined, these schools handed out 1,247 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
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 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 Southwest Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health sciences & services.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in health sciences & services has to take a look at Houston Community College. Houston Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Houston.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Houston Community College
Central New Mexico Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. CNM is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Albuquerque.
Associate students who receive their degree from the health science program earn around $28,858 for their early career.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Central New Mexico Community College
Alvin Community College is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in health sciences & services. Alvin is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Alvin.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Alvin Community College
San Jacinto Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from San Jacinto Community College
SWOSU is a small public university located in the remote town of Weatherford.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Collin County Community College District
UIW is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Antonio.
Health Sciences & Services associate degree recipients from University of the Incarnate Word receive an earnings boost of about $7,746 over the typical earnings of health sciences & services majors.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from University of the Incarnate Word
OSU Institute of Technology is a small public university located in the distant town of Okmulgee.
Associate recipients from the health sciences & services major at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology get $3,835 above the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Located in the small city of Temple, Temple College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Temple College
Carl Albert State College is a small public college located in the town of Poteau.
Students who graduate with their associate from the health science program report average early career income of $19,799.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Carl Albert State CollegeExplore the best health sciences & services colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 503 |
| Arizona | 169 | 94 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 468 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 182 |
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 | 1,179 |
| General Health & Wellness | 68 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 10,317 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,762 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2,201 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,301 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 720 |
| Dental Support Services | 686 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 488 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 432 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 211 |
| Public Health | 55 |
