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Biological & Physical Science at College of the Redwoods

If you are interested in studying Biological & Physical Science, take a look at what College of the Redwoods. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

College of the Redwoods is located in Eureka, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 172 biological & physical science graduations were recorded at College of the Redwoods.

Studying Online at College of the Redwoods

Online coursework is an option at College of the Redwoods. Among 4,706 students, 1,290 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,279 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings at College of the Redwoods

Rankings can help you compare College of the Redwoods’s Biological & Physical Science program against peer institutions.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#28 of 84
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#28 of 92
Best Value	Nationwide	#51 of 190
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#79 of 82
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#87 of 90
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#178 of 191

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from College of the Redwoods

Those who finish College of the Redwoods’s Biological & Physical Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,222
4 years	$28,431
5 years	$37,830

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Biological & Physical Science graduates from College of the Redwoods earn a median of $28,431, compared with $34,752 for all College of the Redwoods graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biological & Physical Science graduates at College of the Redwoods, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biological & Physical Science graduates at College of the Redwoods are 59% women (102) and 41% men (70).

Biological & Physical Science Associate’s Program at College of the Redwoods

Of the 172 associate’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at College of the Redwoods, 59% were women (102) and 41% were men (70).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at College of the Redwoods.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	102
Hispanic / Latino	33
Black / African American	2
Asian	11
American Indian / Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	14
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 38% of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at College of the Redwoods, 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.

More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at College of the Redwoods

The Biological & Physical Science program at College of the Redwoods breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	172

Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Students who finish Biological & Physical Science program at College of the Redwoods go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biological & Physical Science 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.