Biological & Physical Science Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science is offered at 310 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Biological & Physical Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and76% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of Biological & Physical Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 28,033 students earned theirBiological & Physical Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biological & Physical Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40 |
| Associate’s Degree | 23,421 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,352 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,126 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Biological & Physical Science Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Biological & Physical Science of $45,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,503 |
| 4 years | $45,280 |
| 5 years | $54,313 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science. About 69.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 430 |
| Women | 997 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological & Physical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 325 | 22.8% |
| Asian | 435 | 30.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 462 | 32.4% |
| Black or African American | 95 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 56 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 26 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 23 | 1.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 382 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biological & Physical Science students seeking a basic certificate is Pasadena City College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,021 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 924 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 837 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Jacinto Community College District comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 652 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 552 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 510 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 490 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 457 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 456 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ventura College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 434 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Contra Costa College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 418 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Delta College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Valley College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 402 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Solano Community College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 384 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 374 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Medanos College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 365 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Riverside City College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 359 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Biological & Physical Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biological & Physical Science that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,740 |
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
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