Associate Degrees in Biotechnology
Education Levels of Biotech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 161 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 | 1,832 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,089 |
| Basic Certificate | 602 |
| Associate Degree | 161 |
| Graduate Certificate | 101 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Biotech Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biotech majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
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 67.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 52 |
| Women | 109 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biotech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 78 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
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. Of these students, 82% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 80% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biotech. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in biotech from Tulsa Community College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 43% 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, 75% were women and 42% 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. Of these students, 56% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 38% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biotech. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in biotech from QCC. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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. About 86% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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.
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. 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 Kingsborough Community College. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. 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 50% 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. Of these students, 33% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biotech. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in biotech from Portland Community College. About 89% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Humacao Community College. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. 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 67% 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biotech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 7,647 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 528 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 123 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 42 |
| Zoology | 41 |
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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