Health Studies

Carrington College ETPL
Industry advances combined with an increasing awareness of the importance of preventative care and healthy lifestyles have contributed to steady growth in the health care and vocational occupations. Carrington's degree completion program, which culminates in an Associate of Science Degree, provides an opportunity for individuals to build on prior education to earn the educational credential that is often needed for advancement. Delivered in an online format, students in the Health Studies program enjoy the flexibility of attending school anytime, anywhere while continuing to work in their current jobs. Students are provided with a comprehensive learning experience provided by faculty who complete specialized instruction to prepare them to teach via this medium. Credits: 60 (24 min transfer crd. + 36 cr. prg coursework).

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,296.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

60

Credits

540

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

AS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Applicants to the Health Studies Associate of Science online degree-completion program must meet the following requirements: Have successfully completed a certificate program (at an approved post-secondary institution) with a minimum of 24 credit hours applicable to a vocational program or health-related major, have at least a 2.0 GPA and own or have unrestricted access to a computer with reliable Internet access and an email account.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Completion rate

56%

Employment rate

84%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.65

Typical (median) annual earnings

$37,987.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Healthcare and Social Services

56%

Other Industries

20%

Retail Trade

13%

Administrative Support

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
58
Completion rate
56%
Average number of students who completed each year
19
Gender
Male
5%
Female
95%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
7%
Hispanic
32%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
52%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
61%
30 to 39
30%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
43%
Some college experience, but no degree
57%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%