Associate Degrees in General Physical Sciences
Education Levels of Physical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,318 people earned their associate degree in physical science. This makes it the 43rd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2,318 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 356 |
| Master’s Degree | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Physical Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in physical science is $26,948. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $21,719 and the high is $27,072.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in physical science is $13,979. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. 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.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $166.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in physical science. About 51.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,196 |
| Women | 1,122 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 320 |
| Black or African American | 262 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 511 |
| White | 824 |
| International Students | 172 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 229 |
Most Popular Physical Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer an associate degree in physical science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physical science students seekingan associate degree is LaGuardia Community College. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their associate degree in physical science from LaGuardia. Of these students, 64% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in physical science at LaGuardia Community College make a median salary of 26,948.
Medgar Evers College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their associate degree in physical science from Medgar. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that Medgar graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
Middlesex County College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their associate degree in physical science from Middlesex County College. Of these students, 41% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in physical science at Middlesex County College make a median salary of 26,948.
Richard Bland College of William and Mary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their associate degree in physical science from RBC. Of these students, 56% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that RBC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
Glendale Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their associate degree in physical science from Glendale Community College. About 51% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Glendale Community College physical science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science. Roughly 13,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their associate degree in physical science from Chandler-Gilbert Community College. About 39% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Chandler-Gilbert Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their associate degree in physical science from BMCC. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Borough of Manhattan Community College physical science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
American River College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in physical science from American River. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that American River graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
Western Nevada College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their associate degree in physical science from WNC. About 50% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WNC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
Mesa Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their associate degree in physical science from Mesa Community College. Of these students, 53% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mesa Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
The 11th most popular school in the country for physical science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Estrella Mountain Community College. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in physical science from Estrella Mountain Community College. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Data shows that Estrella Mountain Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
Green River College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in physical science from GRC. Of these students, 26% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GRC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
Tulsa Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in physical science from Tulsa Community College. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Tulsa Community College physical science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
Seattle Central College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in physical science from Seattle Central. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. Data shows that Seattle Central graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
The 15th most popular school in the country for physical science majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Camino College. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in physical science from El Camino College. Of these students, 55% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. El Camino College physical science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
College of Staten Island CUNY comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in physical science from CSI. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. College of Staten Island CUNY physical science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in physical science from City Tech. Of these students, 51% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York City College of Technology physical science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
Queensborough Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in physical science from QCC. Of these students, 40% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that QCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,948.
North Seattle College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in physical science from North Seattle. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. North Seattle College physical science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
Bellevue College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in physical science from BC. About 15% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Bellevue College physical science graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,948.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 1,298 |
| Chemistry | 1,052 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 126 |
| Other Physical Science | 22 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 13 |
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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