Associate Degrees in General Chemistry
Education Levels of Chemistry Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,039 people earned their associate degree in chemistry. This makes it the 103rd 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 | 12,359 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,977 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,285 |
| Associate Degree | 1,039 |
| Basic Certificate | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 42 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10 |
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 data on debt ranges for chemistry majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in chemistry. About 55.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 468 |
| Women | 571 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chemistry associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 215 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 324 |
| White | 357 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 67 |
Most Popular Chemistry Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 230 colleges that offer an associate degree in chemistry. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Orange Coast College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Irvine Valley College. Of these students, 51% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Fullerton College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Saddleback College. Of these students, 50% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Golden West College. Of these students, 67% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Moorpark College. About 61% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in chemistry from SCC. Of these students, 50% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Austin Community College District. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in chemistry from SBCC. Of these students, 55% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in chemistry from San Diego Miramar College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Blinn College. About 65% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Antelope Valley College. Of these students, 62% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Solano College. About 67% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Sacramento City. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Cabrillo College. About 61% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Evergreen Valley College. Of these students, 55% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in chemistry from SAC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Monterey Peninsula College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in chemistry from Hartnell College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
El Camino College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chemistry. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in chemistry from El Camino College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to chemistry that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Chemistry | 9 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 4 |
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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