Associate Degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences
Education Levels of Biological & Physical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 23,920 people earned their associate degree in biological & physical sciences. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological & physical sciences 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 & Physical Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences 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 & Physical Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 194 colleges that offer an associate degree in biological & physical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for biological & physical sciences students seekingan associate degree is Pasadena City College. 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 & physical sciences from Pasadena City College. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Mt. San Jacinto College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from MSJC. About 74% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sierra College. 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 & physical sciences from Sierra College. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Allan Hancock College. 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 & physical sciences from Allan Hancock College. About 59% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Riverside City College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from Riverside City College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from San Jacinto College. About 82% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Santa Barbara City College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from SBCC. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% 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 & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from Golden West College. About 62% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Pierce College. 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 & physical sciences from Pierce College. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Moraine Valley Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from MVCC. About 50% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Victor Valley College. 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 & physical sciences from Victor Valley College. Of these students, 73% were women and 82% 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 & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from SMC. Of these students, 62% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is William Rainey Harper College. 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 & physical sciences from Harper College. Of these students, 53% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ventura College. 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 & physical sciences from Ventura College. Of these students, 65% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Moorpark College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from Moorpark College. Of these students, 58% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Imperial Valley College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from IVC. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 67% were women and 60% 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 & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from LAHC. About 60% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for biological & physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chaffey College. 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 & physical sciences from Chaffey College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
American River College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biological & physical sciences. 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 & physical sciences from American River. Of these students, 79% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*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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