Biological & Physical Sciences at Contra Costa College
If you plan to study Biological & Physical Sciences, consider the program at Contra Costa College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Contra Costa College is in San Pablo, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 418 biological & physical sciences graduations were recorded at Contra Costa College.
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Online Class Availability at Contra Costa College
Online coursework is an option at Contra Costa College. Of 6,538 students, 2,843 (43%) studied exclusively online and 1,910 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Contra Costa College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Contra Costa College are 63% women (264) and 37% men (154).
Biological & Physical Sciences Associate’s Program at Contra Costa College
Of the 217 associate’s biological & physical sciences graduates at Contra Costa College, 66% were women (144) and 34% were men (73).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Contra Costa College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 81 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 78 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 91% of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Contra Costa College, higher than 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
Graduates of the Biological & Physical Sciences program at Contra Costa College pursue many career paths. Here are 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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