Associate Degrees in Biological & Physical Science
Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 23,920 people earned their associate degree in biological science. This makes it the 6th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 23,920 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,426 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,342 |
| Master’s Degree | 551 |
| Graduate Certificate | 112 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 83 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 35 |
Earnings of Biological Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in biological science is $26,130. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,220 and the high is $29,046.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in biological science is $12,005. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $12,468 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,705.
The median monthly payment of a biological science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $143.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in biological science. About 62.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8,865 |
| Women | 15,055 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3,816 |
| Black or African American | 1,171 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,740 |
| White | 7,176 |
| International Students | 295 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,722 |
Most Popular Biological Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 194 colleges that offer an associate degree in biological science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biological science majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,417 people received their associate degree in biological science from Pasadena City College. About 58% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pasadena City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,130.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Jacinto College. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 760 people received their associate degree in biological science from MSJC. Of these students, 74% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MSJC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,130.
Sierra College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological science. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 749 people received their associate degree in biological science from Sierra College. About 62% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Sierra College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,130.
Allan Hancock College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological science. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their associate degree in biological science from Allan Hancock College. Of these students, 59% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in biological science at Allan Hancock College make a median salary of 26,130.
Riverside City College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological science. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 553 people received their associate degree in biological science from Riverside City College. About 66% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Riverside City College biological science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,130.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 537 people received their associate degree in biological science from San Jacinto College. Of these students, 82% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that San Jacinto College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,130.
Santa Barbara City College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological science. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 506 people received their associate degree in biological science from SBCC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in biological science at Santa Barbara City College make a median salary of 26,130.
Golden West College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological science. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 485 people received their associate degree in biological science from Golden West College. Of these students, 62% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Golden West College biological science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,130.
Los Angeles Pierce College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological science. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 479 people received their associate degree in biological science from Pierce College. About 56% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in biological science at Los Angeles Pierce College make a median salary of 26,130.
Moraine Valley Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological science. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 421 people received their associate degree in biological science from MVCC. Of these students, 50% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MVCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,130.
Victor Valley College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological science. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 418 people received their associate degree in biological science from Victor Valley College. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in biological science at Victor Valley College make a median salary of 26,130.
Santa Monica College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological science. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their associate degree in biological science from SMC. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Santa Monica College biological science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,130.
William Rainey Harper College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological science. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their associate degree in biological science from Harper College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that Harper College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,130.
Ventura College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological science. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 392 people received their associate degree in biological science from Ventura College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Ventura College biological science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,130.
Moorpark College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological science. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 390 people received their associate degree in biological science from Moorpark College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that Moorpark College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,130.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Imperial Valley College. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their associate degree in biological science from IVC. About 72% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Imperial Valley College biological science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,130.
Northern Virginia Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological science. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their associate degree in biological science from Northern Virginia Community College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Northern Virginia Community College biological science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,130.
Los Angeles Harbor College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological science. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their associate degree in biological science from LAHC. Of these students, 60% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Los Angeles Harbor College biological science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,130.
Chaffey College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological science. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 355 people received their associate degree in biological science from Chaffey College. About 70% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Chaffey College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,130.
The 20th most popular school in the country for biological science majors who are seeking their associate degree is American River College. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 353 people received their associate degree in biological science from American River. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in biological science at American River College make a median salary of 26,130.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 4,514 |
| Behavioral Science | 789 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 644 |
| Natural Sciences | 607 |
| Human Biology | 97 |
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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