Associate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,580 people earned their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences. This earns it the #16 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological & biomedical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 135,792 |
| Master’s Degree | 23,405 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9,113 |
| Associate Degree | 8,580 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,102 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,564 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 228 |
Earnings of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences is $26,171. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,733 and the high is $28,923.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences. About 71.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,452 |
| Women | 6,128 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological & biomedical sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,276 |
| Black or African American | 705 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,009 |
| White | 2,685 |
| International Students | 223 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 682 |
Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 419 colleges that offer an associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological & biomedical sciences students seekingan associate degree is Houston Community College. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 549 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Houston Community College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that Houston Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,171.
Bakersfield College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Bakersfield College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Bakersfield College biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,171.
Fresno City College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Fresno City College. About 76% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Fresno City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,171.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 270 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Long Beach City College. About 73% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Long Beach City College biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,171.
Solano Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Solano College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that Solano College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,171.
Clovis Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Clovis Community College. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that Clovis Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,171.
South Texas College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from South Texas College. Of these students, 71% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that South Texas College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,171.
Utah Valley University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UVU. About 30% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences at Utah Valley University make a median salary of 26,171.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Blinn College. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Blinn College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Blinn College biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,171.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Reedley College. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Reedley College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that Reedley College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,171.
San Bernardino Valley College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from San Bernardino Valley College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences at San Bernardino Valley College make a median salary of 26,171.
Yuba College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Yuba College. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Yuba College biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,171.
El Paso Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from El Paso Community College. About 68% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. El Paso Community College biological & biomedical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,171.
San Diego Mesa College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 20,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from San Diego Mesa College. Of these students, 75% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that San Diego Mesa College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,171.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chabot College. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Chabot College. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences at Chabot College make a median salary of 26,171.
Kingsborough Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from KCC. About 70% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences at Kingsborough Community College make a median salary of 26,171.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Diablo Valley College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Diablo Valley. About 67% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences at Diablo Valley College make a median salary of 26,171.
San Diego City College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. Each year, around 14,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from San Diego City College. Of these students, 79% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences at San Diego City College make a median salary of 26,171.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Glendale Community College. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from GCC. Of these students, 72% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences at Glendale Community College make a median salary of 26,171.
The 20th most popular school in the country for biological & biomedical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sierra College. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Sierra College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in biological & biomedical sciences at Sierra College make a median salary of 26,171.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological & biomedical sciences that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 21,380 |
| Agriculture | 10,571 |
| Engineering | 5,710 |
| Physical Sciences | 4,829 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 3,874 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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