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2023 Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools

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

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

Biological & Physical Science is the #38 most popular major in the country with 30,075 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 193 schools in the United States to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Biological & Physical Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the biological science associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Pasadena City College the most popular school in the United States for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.

About 52% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 48% are male.

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#2

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, CA

Out of the 193 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. San Jacinto College landed the # 2 spot on the list. MSJC is a large public school located in the suburb of San Jacinto.

Women make up 71% of the biological science majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, biological science graduates from MSJC carry an average student debt load of $9,799.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Mt. San Jacinto College Report

#3

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Sierra College is a great place for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a large student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 33% are male.

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#4

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Allan Hancock College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools list. Allan Hancock College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Santa Maria.

About 61% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 39% are male.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Allan Hancock College Report

#5

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Riverside City College is a great place for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 65% of the biological science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Riverside City College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,254.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Riverside City College Report

San Jacinto Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree biological and physical science programs. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.

Women make up 84% of the biological science majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, biological science majors at San Jacinto College accumulate an average of around $13,940 in student debt.

Full Biological & Physical Science at San Jacinto Community College Report

#7

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree biological and physical science programs. SBCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Santa Barbara.

About 66% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 34% are male.

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#8

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA

Golden West College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 63% of the biological science majors at the school.

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#9

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA

Los Angeles Pierce College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Pierce College is a large public school located in the city of Woodland Hills.

Women make up 56% of the biological science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Pierce College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,513.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Los Angeles Pierce College Report

Moraine Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for biological and physical science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 421 students majoring in biological science at MVCC, 44% are male and 56% are female.

On average, biological science graduates from MVCC take out $10,727 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Moraine Valley Community College Report

#11

Victor Valley College

Victorville, CA

Victor Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for biological and physical science students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 418 students majoring in biological science at Victor Valley College, 30% are male and 70% are female.

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

Full Biological & Physical Science at Victor Valley College Report

#12

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree biological and physical science programs. SMC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Santa Monica.

Women make up 65% of the biological science majors at the school.

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William Rainey Harper College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree biological and physical science programs. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 401 students majoring in biological science at Harper College, 42% are male and 58% are female.

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Harper College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,352.

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#14

Ventura College

Ventura, CA

With a ranking of #14, Ventura College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 392 students majoring in biological science at Ventura College, 31% are male and 69% are female.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Ventura College Report

#15

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools list. Moorpark College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark.

Women make up 68% of the biological science majors at the school.

Biological Science majors at Moorpark College take out an average of $8,050 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Moorpark College Report

#16

Imperial Valley College

Imperial, CA

Imperial Valley College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools list. IVC is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Imperial.

About 75% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 25% are male.

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With a ranking of #17, Northern Virginia Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 64% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 36% are male.

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,397.

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#18

Los Angeles Harbor College

Wilmington, CA

With a ranking of #18, Los Angeles Harbor College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. LAHC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Wilmington.

Of the 364 students majoring in biological science at LAHC, 38% are male and 62% are female.

On average, biological science graduates from LAHC take out $12,350 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Los Angeles Harbor College Report

#19

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools list. Chaffey College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

About 64% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 36% are male.

Biological Science majors at Chaffey College take out an average of $11,820 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#20

American River College

Sacramento, CA

American River College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree biological and physical science programs. Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 353 students majoring in biological science at American River, 23% are male and 77% are female.

On average, biological science graduates from American River take out $13,706 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at American River College

#21

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA

With a ranking of #21, Santa Rosa Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. SRJC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Santa Rosa.

Women make up 70% of the biological science majors at the school.

Read full report on Biological & Physical Science at Santa Rosa Junior College

#22

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA

Solano Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Solano College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 73% of the biological science majors at the school.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Solano Community College Report

#23

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA

With a ranking of #23, San Joaquin Delta College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for biological and physical science students working on their associate degree. Delta is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Stockton.

About 69% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 31% are male.

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#24

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools list. East Los Angeles College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Monterey Park.

About 80% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 20% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, biological science graduates from East Los Angeles College carry an average student debt load of $16,220.

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#25

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

Modesto Junior College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in biological science at the school are women while 15% are male.

The average amount in student loans that biological science majors at MJC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,340.

Full Biological & Physical Science at Modesto Junior College Report

#26

El Camino College

Torrance, CA
#27

MiraCosta College

Oceanside, CA
#28

Los Medanos College

Pittsburg, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
29 Palomar College San Marcos, CA
30 Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL
31 De Anza College Cupertino, CA
32 Norco College Norco, CA
33 College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
34 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
35 City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
36 City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College Chicago, IL
37 Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA
38 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA

Biological & Physical Science by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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 25 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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