Environmental Biology Associate Degrees
There are 53 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Environmental Biology. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 50% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Environmental Biology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 449 degrees were awarded toEnvironmental Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Environmental Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 368 |
| Master’s Degree | 52 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Environmental Biology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Environmental Biology of $55,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,645 |
| 4 years | $55,280 |
| 5 years | $64,232 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Environmental Biology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
A associate degree in Environmental Biology is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Environmental Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 50.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 50.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Environmental Biology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a associate degree in Environmental Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Colorado State University-Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Environmental Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Monmouth University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Dayton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 17 associate degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Troy University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Plymouth State University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Whitman College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Environmental Biology. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Providence College is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dartmouth College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 7 associate degrees in Environmental Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montana Technological University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Environmental Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Regis University is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Environmental Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hood College is a popular choice for Environmental Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Environmental Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Environmental Biology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 3,053 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2,375 |
| Ecology | 1,201 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 840 |
| Conservation Biology | 592 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.