Associate Degrees in Physical Sciences
Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,829 people earned their associate degree in physical sciences. This earns it the #19 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 28,585 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,174 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6,581 |
| Associate Degree | 4,829 |
| Basic Certificate | 258 |
| Graduate Certificate | 256 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 26 |
Earnings of Physical Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in physical sciences is $26,948. 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 $21,719 to a high of $27,072.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in physical sciences is $13,979. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $13,979 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,979.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in physical sciences. About 56.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,737 |
| Women | 2,092 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 819 |
| Black or African American | 329 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,356 |
| White | 1,658 |
| International Students | 244 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 423 |
Most Popular Physical Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 354 colleges that offer an associate degree in physical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
LaGuardia Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from LaGuardia. About 64% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that LaGuardia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
Medgar Evers College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Medgar. Of these students, 89% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in physical sciences at Medgar Evers College make a median salary of 26,948.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Middlesex County College. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Middlesex County College. About 41% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in physical sciences at Middlesex County College make a median salary of 26,948.
Richard Bland College of William and Mary comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from RBC. About 56% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Richard Bland College of William and Mary physical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
The 5th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is American River College. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from American River. About 43% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that American River graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
Glendale Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Glendale Community College. Of these students, 50% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Glendale Community College physical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
The 7th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Irvine Valley College. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Irvine Valley College. Of these students, 35% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Irvine Valley College physical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
El Camino College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from El Camino College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in physical sciences at El Camino College make a median salary of 26,948.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 13,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Of these students, 38% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in physical sciences at Chandler-Gilbert Community College make a median salary of 26,948.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from BMCC. Of these students, 71% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Borough of Manhattan Community College physical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
Mesa Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Mesa Community College. About 54% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mesa Community College physical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
Western Nevada College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from WNC. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that WNC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Orange Coast College. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Orange Coast College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Orange Coast College physical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
Moorpark College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Moorpark College. About 43% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Moorpark College physical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
Estrella Mountain Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical sciences. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Estrella Mountain Community College. Of these students, 64% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Estrella Mountain Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
Pasadena City College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Pasadena City College. About 16% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pasadena City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
Green River College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from GRC. About 26% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Green River College physical sciences graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
The 18th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saddleback College. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Saddleback College. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in physical sciences at Saddleback College make a median salary of 26,948.
The 19th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tulsa Community College. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Tulsa Community College. Of these students, 63% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tulsa Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
The 20th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Seattle Central College. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Seattle Central. Of these students, 18% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in physical sciences at Seattle Central College make a median salary of 26,948.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical sciences that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 21,380 |
| Agriculture | 10,571 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 8,580 |
| Engineering | 5,710 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 3,874 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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