Biological & Physical Science at Virginia Peninsula Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Physical Science, take a look at what Virginia Peninsula Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Peninsula Community College is in Hampton, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 89 biological & physical science degrees were awarded at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Distance learning is available at Virginia Peninsula Community College. Among 6,410 students, 1,903 (30%) studied exclusively online and 1,769 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Physical Science Rankings at Virginia Peninsula Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Biological & Physical Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #13 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #107 of 190 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #189 of 191 |
Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Virginia Peninsula Community College
Those who finish Virginia Peninsula Community 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 | $21,942 |
| 2 years | $17,067 |
| 3 years | $29,370 |
| 4 years | $35,380 |
| 5 years | $42,149 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Virginia Peninsula Community College report median earnings of $35,380, compared with $40,086 for all Virginia Peninsula Community College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Physical Science graduates from Virginia Peninsula Community College comes in at $10,400.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biological & Physical Science graduates at Virginia Peninsula Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Virginia Peninsula Community College are 40% women (36) and 60% men (53).
Biological & Physical Science Associate’s Program at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Among the 89 associate’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at Virginia Peninsula Community College, 40% were women (36) and 60% were men (53).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Biological & Physical Science associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Peninsula 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 Virginia Peninsula Community College
This Biological & Physical Science program at Virginia Peninsula Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Sciences | 89 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Physical Science program at Virginia Peninsula Community College pursue many career paths. 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
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