Biological & Physical Sciences Associate Degrees
There are 310 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about68% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological & Physical Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 28,033 degrees were awarded toBiological & Physical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biological & Physical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 40 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 23,421 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,352 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,126 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Biological & Physical Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences of $45,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Biological & Physical Sciences students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences. About 60.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9,177 |
| Women | 14,244 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,166 | 30.6% |
| Asian | 3,666 | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,370 | 40.0% |
| Black or African American | 1,107 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1,088 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 554 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 355 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biological & Physical Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 382 colleges that offer a associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,021 people received their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 924 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 837 people received their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to 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 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 652 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 552 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 510 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 457 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences 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 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 456 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ventura College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 434 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Contra Costa College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 418 people received their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Delta College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Valley College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 402 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 401 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. 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 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 384 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Solano Community College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 384 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 374 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences 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 Medanos College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 365 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Riverside City College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 359 associate degrees in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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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