Biological & Physical Science Graduate Certificates
There are 310 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about3% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 82.2% of Biological & Physical Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28,033 people 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 Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Biological & Physical Science students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science. About 73.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 79 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological & Physical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 15.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.9% |
| International Students | 88 | 82.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 82.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 382 colleges that offer a graduate 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 graduate certificate is Pasadena City College. This school awarded 1,021 graduate 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 924 graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 837 graduate 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 is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 652 graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 552 graduate 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.
Shasta College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 510 people received their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 490 graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science 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 graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 457 graduate 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 graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 456 people received their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 434 people received their graduate 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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 418 people received their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 402 graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 401 graduate 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.
Oxnard College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their graduate 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.
Golden West College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Medanos College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science 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 graduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their graduate 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.
Biological & Physical Science Focus Areas
| 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 graduate 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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