Associate Degrees in Natural Sciences
Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 607 people earned their associate degree in natural sciences. This makes it the 119th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 898 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 628 |
| Associate Degree | 607 |
| Master’s Degree | 67 |
| Basic Certificate | 53 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Natural Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in natural sciences is $27,650. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $26,682 to a high of $28,619.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in natural sciences. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 202 |
| Women | 405 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 106 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 196 |
| White | 181 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 74 |
Most Popular Natural Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer an associate degree in natural sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Kapiolani Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Kapiolani CC. Of these students, 56% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Kapiolani Community College natural sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,650.
Lee College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural sciences. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Lee College. Of these students, 86% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in natural sciences at Lee College make a median salary of 27,650.
Bossier Parish Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural sciences. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Bossier Parish Community College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in natural sciences at Bossier Parish Community College make a median salary of 27,650.
Leeward Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural sciences. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Leeward CC. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Leeward Community College natural sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,650.
College of the Mainland comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from COM. About 100% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. College of the Mainland natural sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,650.
Erie Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural sciences. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Erie Community College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that Erie Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,650.
Windward Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural sciences. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Windward CC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that Windward CC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,650.
University of Hawaii Maui College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural sciences. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from UH Maui College. About 44% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UH Maui College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,650.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural sciences. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from UAF. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Alaska Fairbanks natural sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,650.
Kauai Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural sciences. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Kauai CC. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Kauai CC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,650.
Laramie County Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural sciences. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from LCCC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that LCCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,650.
The 12th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Franciscan University of Steubenville. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Franciscan U. Data shows that Franciscan U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,650.
The 12th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Haskell Indian Nations University. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Haskell. Of these students, 92% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in natural sciences at Haskell Indian Nations University make a median salary of 27,650.
Lewis - Clark State College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural sciences. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,388 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Lewis - Clark State College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Lewis - Clark State College natural sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,650.
Madonna University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Madonna. Those who complete their associate degree in natural sciences at Madonna University make a median salary of 27,650.
Redlands Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural sciences. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from Redlands Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Redlands Community College natural sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,650.
The 17th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Arkansas State University - Newport. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from ASUN. Arkansas State University - Newport natural sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,650.
University of Puerto Rico - Utuado comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from UPR Utuado. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in natural sciences at University of Puerto Rico - Utuado make a median salary of 27,650.
Western Wyoming Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from WWCC. Western Wyoming Community College natural sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,650.
The 17th most popular school in the country for natural sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in natural sciences from UA Cossatot. Of these students, 73% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas natural sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,650.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural sciences that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 23,920 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 4,514 |
| Behavioral Science | 789 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 644 |
| Human Biology | 97 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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