Physical Science Technicians at Cape Fear Community College
If you are interested in studying Physical Science Technicians, you may want to check out the program at Cape Fear Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cape Fear Community College is located in Wilmington, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 physical science technicians degrees were awarded at Cape Fear Community College.
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Studying Online at Cape Fear Community College
Distance learning is available at Cape Fear Community College. Among 14,082 students, 4,436 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,462 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physical Science Technicians graduates at Cape Fear Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physical Science Technicians graduates at Cape Fear Community College are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).
Physical Science Technicians Associate’s Program at Cape Fear Community College
Of the 9 associate’s physical science technicians degrees awarded at Cape Fear Community College, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Science Technicians associate’s degree recipients at Cape Fear Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Physical Science Technicians associate’s degree recipients at Cape Fear Community College, below the national average of 55%.*
*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 Cape Fear Community College
This Physical Science Technicians program at Cape Fear Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Technology | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Science Technicians Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Science Technicians program at Cape Fear Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Science Technicians majors, 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
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