General Biology at Northampton County Area Community College
If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Northampton County Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northampton County Area Community College sits in Bethlehem, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 28 general biology degrees were awarded at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northampton County Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northampton County Area Community College. Among 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Northampton County Area Community College comes in at $17,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 54% women (15) and 46% men (13).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Among the 28 associate’s general biology graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, 54% were women (15) and 46% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 43% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College, below the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Northampton County Area Community College
This General Biology program at Northampton County Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 28 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Northampton County Area Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| 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 |
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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