Associate Degrees in Physical Science
Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,318 people earned their associate degree in physical sciences. This earns it the #43 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Sciences 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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for physical sciences students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in physical sciences. 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 sciences 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 Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 128 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 most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from LaGuardia. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Medgar Evers College. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Medgar. About 89% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Middlesex County College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical sciences. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Middlesex County College. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Richard Bland College of William and Mary. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from RBC. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Glendale Community College comes in at #5 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 most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Glendale Community College. Of these students, 51% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Each year, around 13,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Of these students, 39% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from BMCC. About 71% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American River College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from American River. About 45% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Western Nevada College. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from WNC. Of these students, 50% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mesa Community College. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Mesa Community College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Estrella Mountain Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Estrella Mountain Community College. About 64% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Green River College is the 12th 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from GRC. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
Tulsa Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical sciences. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Tulsa Community College. About 63% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Seattle Central College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical sciences. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from Seattle Central. About 18% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
El Camino College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical sciences. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from El Camino College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
College of Staten Island CUNY comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. 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 sciences from CSI. About 59% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from City Tech. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from QCC. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
North Seattle College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from North Seattle. About 15% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bellevue College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical sciences. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in physical sciences from BC. Of these students, 15% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*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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