by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of public health. Combined, these schools handed out 30 associate degrees in public health to qualified students.
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The public health associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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 schools for public health students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in public health.
Harrisburg Area Community College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in public health. HACC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Harrisburg.
Students who graduate with their associate from the public health program state that they receive average early career wages of $40,311.
More information about a associate in public health from Harrisburg Area Community College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in public health has to check out Montgomery County Community College. Located in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montco is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in public health from Montgomery County Community College
It is hard to beat Northampton County Area Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in public health. Located in the large suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in public health from Northampton County Area Community College
Harcum College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in public health. Located in the large suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in public health from Harcum College
Bucks County Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Newtown.More information about a associate in public health from Bucks County Community College
Explore all the Best Public Health Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 173 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 46 |
| Maryland | 126 | 45 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Public Health has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | 18 |
| General Public Health | 9 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 2 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,443 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 933 |
| Allied Health Professions | 919 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 751 |
| 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 |
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