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Associate Degrees in Chemistry

1,178 Yearly Graduations
$13,500 Median Debt
59% Women
There are 232 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in chemistry. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 58% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.5% of chemistry graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,178 earned their associate degree in chemistry. This makes it the 80th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chemistry at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 14,951
Doctor’s Degree 2,721
Master’s Degree 2,246
Associate Degree 1,178
Basic Certificate 78
Graduate Certificate 38
Undergraduate Certificate 27

Earnings of Chemistry Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in chemistry is $13,500. 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, $13,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,500.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in chemistry. About 58.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 486
Women 692
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The racial-ethnic distribution of chemistry associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 254
Black or African American 37
Hispanic or Latino 343
White 412
International Students 65
Other Races/Ethnicities 67
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There are 232 colleges that offer an associate degree in chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, California
81 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Orange Coast College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for chemistry majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 associate degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at Orange Coast College. Of these students, 64% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, California
64 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Irvine Valley College. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The chemistry program at Irvine Valley College awarded 64 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#3

Fullerton College

Fullerton, California
51 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fullerton College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chemistry. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. The chemistry program at Fullerton College awarded 51 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#4

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, California
39 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for chemistry 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, 39 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Saddleback College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#5

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, California
35 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Golden West College. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The chemistry program at Golden West College awarded 35 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.

#6

Moorpark College

Moorpark, California
33 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The chemistry program at Moorpark College awarded 33 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, California
32 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santiago Canyon College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The chemistry program at Santiago Canyon College awarded 32 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

30 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Austin Community College District is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in chemistry. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 associate degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at Austin Community College District. Of these students, 57% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, California
28 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at SBCC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#10

San Diego Miramar College

San Diego, California
27 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego Miramar College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in chemistry. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in chemistry from San Diego Miramar College. About 44% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Blinn College

Brenham, Texas
25 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Blinn College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in chemistry. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The chemistry program at Blinn College awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

#12

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, California
22 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Antelope Valley College. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The chemistry program at Antelope Valley College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#12

Solano Community College

Fairfield, California
22 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Solano Community College. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The chemistry program at Solano Community College awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#14

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, California
21 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sacramento City College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in chemistry. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Sacramento City. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#15

Cabrillo College

Aptos, California
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cabrillo College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Cabrillo College. Of these students, 68% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Evergreen Valley College

San Jose, California
17 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Evergreen Valley College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chemistry. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Evergreen Valley College. About 65% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California
16 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Ana College. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The chemistry program at Santa Ana College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey, California
15 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Monterey Peninsula College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in chemistry. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The chemistry program at Monterey Peninsula College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Hartnell College

Salinas, California
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for chemistry majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hartnell College. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The chemistry program at Hartnell College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

El Camino College

Torrance, California
14 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

El Camino College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chemistry. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 associate degrees were handed out to chemistry majors at El Camino College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to chemistry that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Physical Sciences 3,395
Physics 1,630
Geological & Earth Sciences 127
Other Physical Science 73
Astronomy & Astrophysics 23

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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