Associate Degrees in Biological & Physical Science
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Education Levels of Biological Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 25,627 associate degrees were awarded to biological science majors. 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 | 25,627 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,632 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,153 |
| Master’s Degree | 496 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 72 |
| Graduate Certificate | 71 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
Earnings of Biological Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in biological science is $24,783. 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 $22,319 and the high is $27,663.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in biological science is $8,215. 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, $9,723 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $7,500.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in biological science. About 64.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9,192 |
| Women | 16,435 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,291 |
| Black or African American | 1,175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,908 |
| White | 8,090 |
| International Students | 529 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,634 |
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. The biological science program at Pasadena City College awarded 1,417 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 760 people received their associate degree in biological science from MSJC. Of these students, 71% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 749 people received their associate degree in biological science from Sierra College. Of these students, 67% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 557 people received their associate degree in biological science from Allan Hancock College. Of these students, 61% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 553 people received their associate degree in biological science from Riverside City College. Of these students, 65% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 537 associate degrees were handed out to biological science majors at San Jacinto College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 506 associate degrees were handed out to biological science majors at SBCC. Of these students, 66% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The biological science program at Golden West College awarded 485 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 479 associate degrees were handed out to biological science majors at Pierce College. About 56% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The biological science program at Moraine Valley Community College awarded 421 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 418 people received their associate degree in biological science from Victor Valley College. Of these students, 70% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The biological science program at Santa Monica College awarded 405 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 401 associate degrees were handed out to biological science majors at Harper College. Of these students, 58% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 392 people received their associate degree in biological science from Ventura College. Of these students, 69% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 390 people received their associate degree in biological science from Moorpark College. Of these students, 68% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 388 associate degrees were handed out to biological science majors at IVC. Of these students, 75% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 367 people received their associate degree in biological science from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 64% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 364 people received their associate degree in biological science from LAHC. Of these students, 62% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The biological science program at Chaffey College awarded 355 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 353 people received their associate degree in biological science from American River. Of these students, 77% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 5,063 |
| Behavioral Science | 795 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 639 |
| Natural Sciences | 476 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 147 |
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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