Associate Degrees in General Biology
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Education Levels of Biology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8,474 students 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 | 89,056 |
| Associate Degree | 8,474 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,968 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,568 |
| Basic Certificate | 551 |
| Graduate Certificate | 384 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 164 |
Earnings of Biology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in biology is $22,417. 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 $19,698 to a high of $27,383.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in biology is $10,438. 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, $14,447 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,518.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in biology. About 71.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,381 |
| Women | 6,093 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,279 |
| Black or African American | 683 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,852 |
| White | 2,755 |
| International Students | 263 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 642 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 549 associate degrees were handed out to biology majors at Houston Community College. Of these students, 88% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The biology program at Bakersfield College awarded 274 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 272 people received their associate degree in biology from Fresno City College. Of these students, 80% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 270 associate degrees were handed out to biology majors at Long Beach City College. Of these students, 77% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 187 associate degrees were handed out to biology majors at Clovis Community College. About 75% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 associate degrees were handed out to biology majors at South Texas College. Of these students, 80% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 175 associate degrees were handed out to biology majors at UVU. Of these students, 31% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 168 people received their associate degree in biology from Blinn College. About 68% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 155 associate degrees were handed out to biology majors at Reedley College. About 86% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 142 people received their associate degree in biology from San Bernardino Valley College. Of these students, 63% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 associate degrees were handed out to biology majors at Yuba College. Of these students, 79% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 associate degrees were handed out to biology majors at El Paso Community College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 121 people received their associate degree in biology from San Diego Mesa College. About 84% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The biology program at Chabot College awarded 119 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 114 people received their associate degree in biology from Diablo Valley. About 61% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 associate degrees were handed out to biology majors at KCC. About 71% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The biology program at San Diego City College awarded 107 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 102 people received their associate degree in biology from Sierra College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 100 people received their associate degree in biology from Austin Community College District. About 76% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The biology program at Mission College awarded 94 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 294 |
| Biotechnology | 196 |
| 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.
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