Biological & Physical Science at Riverside City College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Physical Science, consider the program at Riverside City College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Riverside City College sits in Riverside, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 359 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Riverside City College.
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Online Class Availability at Riverside City College
Online coursework is an option at Riverside City College. Among 21,730 students, 6,808 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,699 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Physical Science Rankings at Riverside City College
These rankings give you a sense of how Riverside City College’s Biological & Physical Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #10 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 90 |
| Best Value | California | #27 of 84 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 190 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 191 |
Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Riverside City College
Students who complete Riverside City College’s Biological & Physical Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,551 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $34,804 |
| 4 years | $47,360 |
| 5 years | $50,093 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Riverside City College report median earnings of $47,360, compared with $42,307 for all Riverside City College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Physical Science graduates from Riverside City College stands at $8,712.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Biological & Physical Science graduates at Riverside City College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Riverside City College are 65% women (234) and 35% men (125).
Biological & Physical Science Associate’s Program at Riverside City College
Among the 359 associate’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at Riverside City College, 65% were women (234) and 35% were men (125).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Riverside City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 234 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 36 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 23 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 86% of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Riverside City College, higher than 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 Riverside City College
The Biological & Physical Science program at Riverside City College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Sciences | 359 |
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Physical Science program at Riverside City College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
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