Associate Degrees in Physical Sciences
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Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6,428 students 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 | 30,906 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,760 |
| Associate Degree | 6,428 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5,726 |
| Basic Certificate | 220 |
| Graduate Certificate | 219 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 47 |
Earnings of Physical Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in physical sciences is $19,854. 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 $19,802 to a high of $23,674.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in physical sciences is $12,125. 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, $12,711 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,438.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $129.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in physical sciences. About 53.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,423 |
| Women | 3,005 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,113 |
| Black or African American | 543 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,735 |
| White | 2,062 |
| International Students | 442 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 533 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 243 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from LaGuardia. About 67% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 225 associate degrees were handed out to physical sciences majors at Medgar. About 81% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 207 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Middlesex County College. Of these students, 49% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 associate degrees were handed out to physical sciences majors at RBC. About 64% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 associate degrees were handed out to physical sciences majors at American River. About 47% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The physical sciences program at Glendale Community College awarded 146 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 145 associate degrees were handed out to physical sciences majors at Irvine Valley College. Of these students, 42% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 associate degrees were handed out to physical sciences majors at El Camino College. Of these students, 41% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 associate degrees were handed out to physical sciences majors at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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. The physical sciences program at Borough of Manhattan Community College awarded 131 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 107 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Mesa Community College. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 106 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from WNC. Of these students, 49% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The physical sciences program at Orange Coast College awarded 104 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 103 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Moorpark College. Of these students, 49% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 associate degrees were handed out to physical sciences majors at Estrella Mountain Community College. About 50% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 associate degrees were handed out to physical sciences majors at Pasadena City College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
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. The physical sciences program at Green River College awarded 97 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 85 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Saddleback College. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 associate degrees were handed out to physical sciences majors at Tulsa Community College. About 62% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The physical sciences program at Seattle Central College awarded 80 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 23% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Physical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 10,491 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,395 |
| Chemistry | 1,178 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 127 |
| Other Physical Science | 73 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 34,465 |
| Engineering Technologies | 23,253 |
| Agriculture | 10,491 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9,221 |
| Engineering | 6,326 |
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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