Biological & Physical Sciences at Rio Hondo College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Physical Sciences, consider the program at Rio Hondo College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rio Hondo College is in Whittier, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 146 biological & physical sciences degrees were granted at Rio Hondo College.
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Online Class Availability at Rio Hondo College
Online coursework is an option at Rio Hondo College. Of 17,441 students, 4,556 (26%) studied exclusively online and 3,300 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Rio Hondo College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Rio Hondo College are 52% women (76) and 48% men (70).
Biological & Physical Sciences Associate’s Program at Rio Hondo College
Among the 146 associate’s biological & physical sciences degrees awarded at Rio Hondo College, 52% were women (76) and 48% were men (70).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Rio Hondo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 128 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 95% of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Rio Hondo College, above the national average of 66%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Biological & Physical Sciences program at Rio Hondo College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Biological & Physical Sciences 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
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