Associate Degrees in General Biology
Education Levels of Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,647 people earned their associate degree in biology. This makes it the 18th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 85,460 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,761 |
| Associate Degree | 7,647 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,911 |
| Basic Certificate | 723 |
| Graduate Certificate | 260 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 121 |
Earnings of Biology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in biology is $26,503. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $24,151 to a high of $29,322.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for biology majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in biology. About 70.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,225 |
| Women | 5,422 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,129 |
| Black or African American | 629 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,771 |
| White | 2,331 |
| International Students | 209 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 578 |
Most Popular Biology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 372 colleges that offer an associate degree in biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biology 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 biology from Houston Community College. Of these students, 84% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Houston Community College biology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,503.
Bakersfield College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology. 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 biology from Bakersfield College. Of these students, 78% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Bakersfield College biology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,503.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fresno City College. 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 biology from Fresno City College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Data shows that Fresno City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,503.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biology 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 biology from Long Beach City College. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that Long Beach City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,503.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Clovis Community College. 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 biology from Clovis Community College. Of these students, 70% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in biology at Clovis Community College make a median salary of 26,503.
South Texas College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology. 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 biology from South Texas College. About 71% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in biology at South Texas College make a median salary of 26,503.
Utah Valley University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology. 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 biology from UVU. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Utah Valley University biology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,503.
Blinn College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology. 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 biology from Blinn College. Of these students, 70% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Blinn College biology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,503.
Reedley College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology. 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 biology from Reedley College. Of these students, 75% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Reedley College biology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,503.
San Bernardino Valley College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology. 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 biology from San Bernardino Valley College. Of these students, 83% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. San Bernardino Valley College biology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,503.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Yuba College. 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 biology from Yuba College. Of these students, 77% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in biology at Yuba College make a median salary of 26,503.
El Paso Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology. 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 biology from El Paso Community College. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. El Paso Community College biology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,503.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biology majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego Mesa College. 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 biology from San Diego Mesa College. About 75% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in biology at San Diego Mesa College make a median salary of 26,503.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biology 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 biology from Chabot College. Of these students, 77% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Chabot College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,503.
Diablo Valley College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology. 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 biology from Diablo Valley. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in biology at Diablo Valley College make a median salary of 26,503.
Kingsborough Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in biology from KCC. Of these students, 70% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Kingsborough Community College biology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,503.
San Diego City College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology. 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 biology from San Diego City College. About 79% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in biology at San Diego City College make a median salary of 26,503.
Sierra College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology. 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 biology from Sierra College. Of these students, 70% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in biology at Sierra College make a median salary of 26,503.
Austin Community College District comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in biology from Austin Community College District. About 74% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in biology at Austin Community College District make a median salary of 26,503.
Mission College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in biology from Mission College. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Mission College biology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,503.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Biological Sciences | 528 |
| Biotechnology | 161 |
| 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.
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