Health Education Associate Degrees
There are 80 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Health Education. This degree is more popular with male students, and about47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.9% of Health Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Health Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,472 students earned theirHealth Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Health Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 34 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 894 |
| Master’s Degree | 524 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Health Education Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Health Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,919 |
| 4 years | $50,204 |
| 5 years | $56,331 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 64.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Health Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 47.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 8.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 20.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 5.9% |
| International Students | 2 | 5.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Health Education Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 132 colleges that offer a associate degree in Health Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Health Education students seeking a associate degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their associate degree in Health Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education is a popular choice for Health Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 240 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Health Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 74 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Health Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 72 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Brockport comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Education. This school awarded 66 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Education. This school awarded 52 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Health Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in Health Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Oklahoma College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in Health Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Lehman College is a popular choice for Health Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Cortland comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Education. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for Health Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Illinois University is a popular choice for Health Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Education. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University is a popular choice for Health Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Health Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bridgewater State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in Health Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Adelphi University is a popular choice for Health Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Health Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hofstra University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Health Education. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Health Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cambridge College is a popular choice for Health Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Health Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Health Education that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6,964 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 5,986 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4,544 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3,018 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2,993 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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