Biology Studies at Northampton County Area Community College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, take a look at what Northampton County Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northampton County Area Community College is located in Bethlehem, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 28 biology studies 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. Of 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 54% women (15) and 46% men (13).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Among the 28 associate’s biology studies degrees awarded 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 Biology Studies 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 Biology Studies 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Northampton County Area Community College pursue many career paths. Here 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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