Biological & Physical Sciences at Blue Ridge Community College
If you are interested in studying Biological & Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Blue Ridge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Blue Ridge Community College is located in Weyers Cave, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 biological & physical sciences degrees were awarded at Blue Ridge Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Blue Ridge Community College
Many students take online classes at Blue Ridge Community College. Among 3,790 students, 1,138 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,255 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Blue Ridge Community College are 27% women (13) and 73% men (36).
Biological & Physical Sciences Associate’s Program at Blue Ridge Community College
Of the 49 associate’s biological & physical sciences graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, 27% were women (13) and 73% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College, below the national average of 66%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Physical Sciences program at Blue Ridge Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biological & Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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
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