Biology Studies at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, take a look at what Harrisburg Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Harrisburg Area Community College sits in Harrisburg, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 biology studies degrees were awarded at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Harrisburg Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Harrisburg Area Community College. Among 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 58% women (7) and 42% men (5).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Of the 12 associate’s biology studies degrees awarded at Harrisburg Area Community College, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, lower than the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Harrisburg Area Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies 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 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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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