Physical Science at Herkimer County Community College
If you plan to study Physical Science, consider the program at Herkimer County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Herkimer County Community College is in Herkimer, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 physical science degrees were granted at Herkimer County Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Herkimer County Community College
Many students take online classes at Herkimer County Community College. Of 1,971 students, 439 (22%) studied exclusively online and 510 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physical Science graduates at Herkimer County Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physical Science graduates at Herkimer County Community College are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).
Physical Science Associate’s Program at Herkimer County Community College
Among the 8 associate’s physical science degrees awarded at Herkimer County Community College, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Herkimer County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Herkimer County Community College, lower than the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Physical Science Graduates
Students who finish Physical Science program at Herkimer County Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Science graduates, 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 |
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.