by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 51 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 6,396 associate degrees in health professions to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of health professions 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:
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 include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health professions students working on their associate degree.
The health professions 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 Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health professions.
AmeriTech College - Draper is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in health professions. AmeriTech College - Draper is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Draper.More information about a associate in health professions from AmeriTech College - Draper
It is difficult to beat Weber State University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health professions. Located in the city of Ogden, WSU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Weber State University
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in health professions has to take a look at Idaho State University. Located in the city of Pocatello, ISU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Idaho State University
Denver College of Nursing is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in health professions. Denver College of Nursing is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Denver.More information about a associate in health professions from Denver College of Nursing
UM is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Missoula.More information about a associate in health professions from The University of Montana
USU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Logan.More information about a associate in health professions from Utah State University
Pueblo Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Pueblo.More information about a associate in health professions from Pueblo Community College
Located in the remote town of La Junta, Otero JC is a public college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Otero Junior College
Located in the city of Denver, CCD is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Community College of Denver
Located in the town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Junior College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Trinidad State Junior College
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,938 |
| Allied Health Professions | 951 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 660 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 568 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 396 |
| Dental Support Services | 333 |
| Other Health Professions | 132 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 113 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 104 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 73 |
