Physical Sciences at Reading Area Community College
RACC is located in Reading, Pennsylvania and has a total student population of 3,924.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
RACC Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Online Classes Are Available at RACC
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
For those who are interested in distance learning, RACC does offer online courses in physical sciences for the following degree levels:
- Associate’s Degree
RACC Physical Sciences Rankings
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at RACC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Reading Area Community College.
RACC Physical Sciences Associate’s Program
RACC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in physical sciences graduates 24% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Reading Area Community College with a associate's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
If you plan to be a physical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Reading Area Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 9 |
Related Majors
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for PA, the home state for Reading Area Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in PA | Average Salary in PA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 50,460 | $64,830 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 7,220 | $150,400 |
| Chemists | 5,460 | $77,250 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,480 | $147,810 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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