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2026 Best Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Degree Schools

130 Colleges in the United States
11,134 Health Sciences & Services Degrees Awarded
$44,435 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health Sciences & Services degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 930 schools to find the best for health sciences & services students.

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Best Schools for Health Sciences & Services in the United States

See the highest-ranked health sciences & services schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Health Sciences & Services

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in health sciences & services. Set in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public institution. There were roughly 125 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Cuesta College in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete this degree. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Cuesta College

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Seattle Community College Central Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services, landing the #2 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Seattle. Seattle Community College Central Campus awarded about 39 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Seattle Community College Central Campus generally make around $71,275. Students borrow a median of $12,974 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Seattle Community College Central Campus

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Students looking for a strong health sciences & services program will find one at Santa Rosa Junior College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. About 112 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Santa Rosa Junior College generally make around $80,047. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Santa Rosa Junior College

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health sciences & services, ranking #4. Saddleback College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. About 215 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Saddleback College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Saddleback College generally make around $15,890. Students borrow a median of $5,707 to complete this degree. Get the full health sciences & services details for Saddleback College

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Pasadena City College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Set in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public institution. Pasadena City College awarded about 769 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Pasadena City College earn around $38,841 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Pasadena City College

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Fresno City College earned the #6 position for health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public university. Fresno City College awarded about 458 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $37,470 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,234 to complete this degree. Get the full health sciences & services details for Fresno City College

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Skyline College
San Bruno, CA

Skyline College placed #7 among the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the suburb of San Bruno, Skyline College is a large public university. There were roughly 82 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Skyline College in the most recent data year. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Skyline College

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College Of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA

College Of San Mateo landed the #8 spot for health sciences & services this year. College Of San Mateo is a large public school located in the city of San Mateo. College Of San Mateo awarded about 21 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from College Of San Mateo

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Suny Westchester Community College placed #9 among the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the suburb of Valhalla, Suny Westchester Community College is a large public university. Suny Westchester Community College awarded about 39 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $57,520 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,764 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Suny Westchester Community College

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College earned the #10 position for health sciences & services this year. Set in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public institution. Foothill College awarded about 38 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete this degree. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Foothill College

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San Joaquin Delta College placed #11 among the best health sciences & services schools. San Joaquin Delta College is a very large public school located in the city of Stockton. About 96 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at San Joaquin Delta College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $65,168 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,382 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from San Joaquin Delta College

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Raritan Valley Community College placed #12 among the best health sciences & services schools. Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Branchburg. There were roughly 43 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Raritan Valley Community College earn a median of $47,248 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,668 to complete this degree. See the full health sciences & services program report for Raritan Valley Community College

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Merced College
Merced, CA

Merced College placed #13 among the best health sciences & services schools. This large public university is located in the city of Merced. About 99 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Merced College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Merced College generally make around $45,032. Typical student debt for the program is $9,024. See the full health sciences & services program report for Merced College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College came in at #14 for health sciences & services this year. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 11 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. Moorpark College graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Moorpark College

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Southwestern College Chula Vista came in at #15 for health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Chula Vista, Southwestern College Chula Vista is a very large public institution. About 155 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Southwestern College Chula Vista in the most recent year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $49,358 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,205. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Southwestern College Chula Vista

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College landed the #16 spot for health sciences & services this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. About 99 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $40,593 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Salt Lake Community College

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA

Bellevue College landed the #17 spot for health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public institution. Bellevue College awarded about 24 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Bellevue College earn around $67,771 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,839. See the full health sciences & services program report for Bellevue College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College came in at #18 for health sciences & services this year. Diablo Valley College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. Diablo Valley College awarded about 234 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Diablo Valley College

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Nassau Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 22 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Nassau Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Nassau Community College earn around $38,734 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,850 to complete this degree. Get the full health sciences & services details for Nassau Community College

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College earned the #20 position for health sciences & services this year. Santa Ana College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Ana. Santa Ana College awarded about 84 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Santa Ana College earn around $39,633 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete this degree. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Santa Ana College

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College Of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA

College Of The Canyons came in at #21 for health sciences & services this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public institution. There were roughly 53 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Canyons in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from College Of The Canyons earn around $51,913 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,776. Get the full health sciences & services details for College Of The Canyons

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Weber State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 174 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Weber State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $29,674. Typical student debt for the program is $11,870. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Weber State University

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Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Crossing, MA

Roxbury Community College came in at #23 for health sciences & services this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Roxbury Crossing. There were roughly 58 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Roxbury Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Roxbury Community College earn around $45,769 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,080. Get the full health sciences & services details for Roxbury Community College

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West Hills College Lemoore landed the #24 spot for health sciences & services this year. Located in the rural area of Lemoore, West Hills College Lemoore is a moderately-sized public university. West Hills College Lemoore awarded about 128 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of West Hills College Lemoore earn a median of $40,499 early in their careers. West Hills College Lemoore graduates carry a median of $9,687 in student loans. Read more about the health sciences & services program at West Hills College Lemoore

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Mt San Antonio College earned the #25 position for health sciences & services this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Walnut. About 12 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $44,391 in the first couple years of their career. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Mt San Antonio College

Rest of the Top 50 Health Sciences & Services Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s health sciences & services ranking:

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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
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American River College
Sacramento, CA
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Canada College
Redwood City, CA
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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
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Burlington County College
Mount Laurel, NJ
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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
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Chabot College
Hayward, CA
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College Of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA

Additional Health Sciences & Services Award Winners

The following schools placed in the top tier for health sciences & services:

Rank School Location
#55 Alvernia University Reading, PA
#56 Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN
#59 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM
#76 Carrington College California Sacramento Sacramento, CA
#82 Rasmussen College Minnesota St. Cloud, MN
#116 Rasmussen College Florida Ocala, FL
#121 Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA

Honorable Mentions

These schools earned honorable mentions for health sciences & services:

Other Health Sciences & Services Degree Levels

Explore the best health sciences & services schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Health Sciences & Services
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 930 schools evaluated.

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