Biological & Physical Sciences Basic Certificates
There are 310 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about76% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological & Physical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28,033 people earned theirBiological & 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 | 23,421 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,352 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,126 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Biological & Physical Sciences Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences 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)
The data on debt ranges for Biological & Physical Sciences majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences. 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 Sciences 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.
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Most Popular Biological & Physical Sciences Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 382 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biological & Physical Sciences 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 Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 924 people received their basic certificate 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.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 837 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 652 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 552 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 510 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 457 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 456 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences 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 Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 434 people received their basic certificate 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.
Contra Costa College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 418 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences 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 Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their basic certificate 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.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 402 basic certificates 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.
William Rainey Harper College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences. This school awarded 401 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 384 basic certificates 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their basic certificate 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.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Medanos College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Sciences majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 365 basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Biological & Physical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Riverside City College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Biological & Physical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their basic certificate 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.
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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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