Associate Degrees in Biotechnology
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Education Levels of Biotech Majors
In 2020-2021, 196 associate degrees were awarded to biotech majors. 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 | 1,461 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,067 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,022 |
| Associate Degree | 196 |
| Graduate Certificate | 97 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 59 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9 |
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 median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in biotech is $15,250. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,250 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,250.
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 | 75 |
| Women | 121 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biotech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 86 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
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. The biotech program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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. The biotech program at Borough of Manhattan Community College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in biotech from Tulsa Community College. Of these students, 46% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwest Tennessee Community College. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to biotech majors at Southwest. About 75% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The biotech program at Pitt Community College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 50% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in biotech from BHCC. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% 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. The biotech program at Erie Community College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% 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. The biotech program at Central New Mexico Community College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to biotech majors at QCC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in biotech from ACC. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% 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 Forsyth Technical Community College. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in biotech from Forsyth Tech. Around 57% 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. The biotech program at Middlesex County College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The biotech program at Southern Maine Community College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biotech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Allegheny County. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to biotech majors at CCAC. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% 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. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in biotech from KCC. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% 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 Quinsigamond Community College. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to biotech majors at Quinsigamond Community College. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in biotech from Portland Community College.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to biotech majors at Montco. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to biotech majors at Humacao Community College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in biotech from Holyoke Community College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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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 | 8,474 |
| Other Biological Sciences | 294 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 74 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 70 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 47 |
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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