Associate Degrees in Biotechnology
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Education Levels of Biotech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 141 people earned their associate degree in biotech. This earns it the #158 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biotech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,668 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,250 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,039 |
| Associate Degree | 141 |
| Graduate Certificate | 103 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 22 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 22 |
Earnings of Biotech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in biotech is $35,815. 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 $35,815 and the high is $35,815.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biotech majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in biotech. About 61.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 54 |
| Women | 87 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biotech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 66 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Biotech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 54 colleges that offer an associate degree in biotech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in biotech from Ivy Tech Community College. About 57% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in biotech from BMCC. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biotech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in biotech from Tulsa Community College.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwest Tennessee Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in biotech from Southwest. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pitt Community College. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in biotech from Pitt Community College. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bunker Hill Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biotech. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in biotech from BHCC. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Erie Community College. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in biotech from Erie Community College.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central New Mexico Community College. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in biotech from CNM.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biotech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in biotech from QCC.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alamance Community College. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in biotech from ACC. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Middlesex County College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biotech. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in biotech from Middlesex County College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Southern Maine Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biotech. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in biotech from SMCC. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Allegheny County. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in biotech from CCAC. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kingsborough Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in biotech from KCC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Quinsigamond Community College. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in biotech from Quinsigamond Community College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Portland Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biotech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in biotech from Portland Community College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Montgomery County Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biotech. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in biotech from Montco. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Humacao Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in biotech from Humacao Community College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Holyoke Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biotech. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in biotech from Holyoke Community College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Biotech Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 141 |
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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