Associate Degrees in General Physical Sciences
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Education Levels of Physical Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,395 students 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 | 3,395 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 320 |
| Master’s Degree | 75 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 32 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Physical Science Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in physical science is $19,802. 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 $19,802 and the high is $23,702.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in physical science is $12,000. 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, $12,711 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,250.
The median monthly payment of a physical science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $129.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in physical science. About 50.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,693 |
| Women | 1,702 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 490 |
| Black or African American | 462 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 750 |
| White | 1,052 |
| International Students | 318 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 323 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 243 associate degrees were handed out to physical science majors at LaGuardia. Of these students, 67% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 225 people received their associate degree in physical science from Medgar. Of these students, 81% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 202 associate degrees were handed out to physical science majors at Middlesex County College. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 157 people received their associate degree in physical science from RBC. Of these students, 64% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 142 people received their associate degree in physical science from Glendale Community College. Of these students, 47% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 131 people received their associate degree in physical science from Chandler-Gilbert Community College. About 43% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 131 associate degrees were handed out to physical science majors at BMCC. Of these students, 61% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 129 people received their associate degree in physical science from American River. Of these students, 49% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The physical science program at Western Nevada College awarded 106 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 105 associate degrees were handed out to physical science majors at Mesa Community College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 associate degrees were handed out to physical science majors at Estrella Mountain Community College. Of these students, 50% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 associate degrees were handed out to physical science majors at GRC. Of these students, 25% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 82 people received their associate degree in physical science from Tulsa Community College. Of these students, 62% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The physical science program at Seattle Central College awarded 80 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 23% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their associate degree in physical science from El Camino College. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their associate degree in physical science from CSI. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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. The physical science program at New York City College of Technology awarded 70 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The physical science program at Queensborough Community College awarded 69 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 39% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 associate degrees were handed out to physical science majors at North Seattle. About 37% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 associate degrees were handed out to physical science majors at BC. Of these students, 29% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 1,630 |
| Chemistry | 1,178 |
| 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.
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