Physical Science Technicians at Ashland Community and Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Science Technicians, consider the program at Ashland Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ashland Community and Technical College is in Ashland, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 73 physical science technicians graduations were recorded at Ashland Community and Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ashland Community and Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Ashland Community and Technical College. Of 2,552 students, 879 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 685 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Science Technicians Rankings at Ashland Community and Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Ashland Community and Technical College’s Physical Science Technicians program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 33 |
Earnings for Physical Science Technicians Graduates from Ashland Community and Technical College
Those who finish Ashland Community and Technical College’s Physical Science Technicians program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,874 |
| 2 years | $43,178 |
| 3 years | $55,875 |
| 4 years | $58,289 |
| 5 years | $64,518 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Physical Science Technicians graduates from Ashland Community and Technical College report median earnings of $58,289, compared with $37,753 for all Ashland Community and Technical College graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physical Science Technicians graduates from Ashland Community and Technical College stands at $10,867.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Physical Science Technicians graduates at Ashland Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physical Science Technicians graduates at Ashland Community and Technical College are 11% women (8) and 89% men (65).
Physical Science Technicians Associate’s Program at Ashland Community and Technical College
Of the 22 associate’s physical science technicians graduates at Ashland Community and Technical College, 14% were women (3) and 86% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Science Technicians associate’s degree recipients at Ashland Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physical Science Technicians Concentrations at Ashland Community and Technical College
The Physical Science Technicians program at Ashland Community and Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Technology | 73 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Science Technicians Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Science Technicians program at Ashland Community and Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Physical Science Technicians graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,527 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $41,550 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $27,362 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.