Best institutions to study Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies
Any other instructional program that prepares individuals to provide routine patient care and assistance.
4 U.S. institutions graduated 39 Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 51.2699, a specialization of Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies (CIP 51.26).
About Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies programs
Any other instructional program that prepares individuals to provide routine patient care and assistance.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies program prepares individuals to provide essential routine patient care and assistance in various healthcare settings. This program is ideal for those looking to enter the healthcare field and support patients with their daily needs, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for recovery and care.
Students in this program will gain foundational knowledge and skills necessary for patient care, including assistance with daily activities, basic medical procedures, and effective communication with healthcare teams. Coursework may cover topics related to patient safety, hygiene, and the ethical considerations of care.
Credentials awarded
What Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years22 graduates / yr · 2 institutions56%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year17 graduates / yr · 2 institutions44%
Graduates over time
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 729 |
| 2013 | 278 |
| 2014 | 230 |
| 2015 | 156 |
| 2016 | 112 |
| 2017 | 432 |
| 2018 | 378 |
| 2019 | 140 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 114 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 39 |
Top 4 institutions for Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francis Tuttle Technology Center Oklahoma City, OKPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 52% | — | — |
| 2 | New Community Career & Technical Institute Newark, NJPrivate not-for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 11 | 54% | $5,716 | $27,718 |
| 3 | Metro Technology Centers Oklahoma City, OKPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 35% | — | — |
| 4 | Canadian Valley Technology Center El Reno, OKPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 6 | 71% | — | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies field (CIP 51.26) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 2 states
Where Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies graduates come from. Each state links to all Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 3 | 28 | Francis Tuttle Technology Center13 / yr |
| New Jersey | 1 | 11 | New Community Career & Technical Institute11 / yr |
Other Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies specializations
The 5 other 6-digit CIP codes under Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies (CIP 51.26).
- Home Health Aide/CIP 51.2602
Home Attendant 4,307 graduates / yr51 institutions - Medication AideCIP 51.2603780 graduates / yr31 institutions
- Health AideCIP 51.2601368 graduates / yr15 institutions
- Rehabilitation AideCIP 51.2604167 graduates / yr10 institutions
- Physical Therapy Technician/CIP 51.2605
Aide limited data28 graduates / yr1 institutions
Common questions
What type of credential do I earn?+
You can earn an award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years or an award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year.
How many colleges offer this program?+
Currently, there are 4 colleges in the U.S. offering this program.
What kind of jobs can I get after graduation?+
Graduates can work as health aides, attendants, or orderlies in various healthcare settings.
How many students graduate from this program each year?+
Approximately 39 students graduate from this program each year in the U.S.
What is the CIP code for Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies?+
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies is CIP 51.2699 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies (CIP 51.26). NCES defines it as: Any other instructional program that prepares individuals to provide routine patient care and assistance.
How many institutions offer Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies programs?+
4 U.S. institutions reported Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 2 states, awarding 39 credentials in the year. That is 0.7% of all Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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