Biological & Physical Science at Northern Virginia Community College
If you plan to study Biological & Physical Science, take a look at what Northern Virginia Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Virginia Community College is in Annandale, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 182 biological & physical science degrees were granted at Northern Virginia Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance learning is available at Northern Virginia Community College. Of 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Physical Science Rankings at Northern Virginia Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northern Virginia Community College’s Biological & Physical Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 190 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 191 |
Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Northern Virginia Community College
Graduates of Northern Virginia Community College’s Biological & Physical Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $18,823 |
| 2 years | $31,133 |
| 3 years | $32,299 |
| 4 years | $37,222 |
| 5 years | $46,948 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $37,222, compared with $51,457 for all Northern Virginia Community College graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Physical Science graduates from Northern Virginia Community College comes in at $10,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biological & Physical Science graduates at Northern Virginia Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Northern Virginia Community College are 63% women (114) and 37% men (68).
Biological & Physical Science Associate’s Program at Northern Virginia Community College
Among the 182 associate’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at Northern Virginia Community College, 63% were women (114) and 37% were men (68).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 76 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 14 |
Minority students account for 46% of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College, below the national average of 66%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at Northern Virginia Community College
This Biological & Physical Science program at Northern Virginia Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Sciences | 182 |
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Physical Science program at Northern Virginia Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biological & 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 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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