Physical Sciences at Rio Salado College
Rio Salado College is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a total student population of 17,362.
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.
Rio Salado College Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Physical Sciences
Online Classes Are Available at Rio Salado College
Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.
Rio Salado College does offer online education options in physical sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Associate’s Degree
Rio Salado College Physical Sciences Rankings
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at Rio Salado College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Rio Salado College.
Rio Salado College Physical Sciences Associate’s Program
Rio Salado College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in physical sciences graduates 27% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rio Salado College with a associate's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Rio Salado College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 19 |
| Physics | 1 |
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 AZ, the home state for Rio Salado College.
| Occupation | Jobs in AZ | Average Salary in AZ |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 17,200 | $48,610 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 3,490 | $133,860 |
| Professors | 1,820 | $68,880 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,420 | $72,150 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,060 | $101,790 |
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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