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2023 Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

9 Colleges
$25,195 Avg Salary
$8,762 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, biological and physical science was ranked #38 in the country. In fact 30,075 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for biological science majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top Far Western US Region Schools for an Associate in Biological & Physical Science

#1

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Riverside City College the best school in the Far Western US Region for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a large student population.

Biological Science majors at Riverside City College take out an average of $11,254 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Napa Valley College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and physical science schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the small city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a public school with a small student population.

On average, biological science graduates from Napa Valley College take out $12,735 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of the Redwoods. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the rural area of Eureka, College of the Redwoods is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at College of the Redwoods take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,977.

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#4

Victor Valley College

Victorville, CA

Out of the 9 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Victor Valley College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, biological science graduates from Victor Valley College take out $10,536 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#5

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Mt. San Jacinto College is a great place for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. MSJC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of San Jacinto.

On average, biological science graduates from MSJC take out $9,799 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#6

Evergreen Valley College

San Jose, CA

Evergreen Valley College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree biological and physical science programs. Located in the large city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, biological science graduates from Evergreen Valley College carry an average student debtload of $12,437.

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#7

American River College

Sacramento, CA

American River College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for biological and physical science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, biological science majors at American River accumulate an average of around $13,706 in student debt.

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#8

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

With a ranking of #8, Modesto Junior College did quite well on this year’s best schools for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, biological science graduates from MJC carry an average student debtload of $10,340.

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#9

Norco College

Norco, CA

Norco College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Norco College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Norco.

Biological Science majors at Norco College take out an average of $15,183 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Best Biological & Physical Science Colleges by State

Explore the best biological and physical science colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 18,864
Washington 242
Oregon 292
Hawaii 0
Alaska 67

One of 44 majors within the area of study, biological and physical science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 34,975
Interdisciplinary Studies 9,074
International Studies 7,368
Nutrition Science 5,330
Behavioral Science 4,169

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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