Physical Science Associate Degrees
There are 135 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Physical Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.1% of Physical Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physical Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,661 students earned theirPhysical Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physical Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,241 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 364 |
| Master’s Degree | 43 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Physical Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Physical Science of $39,802 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,769 |
| 4 years | $39,802 |
| 5 years | $49,400 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 53.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,194 |
| Women | 1,047 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 762 | 34.0% |
| Asian | 303 | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 519 | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 258 | 11.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 117 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 75 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 160 | 7.1% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.1% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Physical Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 209 colleges that offer a associate degree in Physical Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Middlesex College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their associate degree in Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Richard Bland College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. This school awarded 151 associate degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Nevada College is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their associate degree in Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American River College is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their associate degree in Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Medgar Evers College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
El Camino Community College District comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. This school awarded 86 associate degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Staten Island CUNY comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. This school awarded 77 associate degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle Central College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. This school awarded 66 associate degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. This school awarded 54 associate degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. This school awarded 51 associate degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Beach City College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Villanova University is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Green River College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. This school awarded 44 associate degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pierce College District comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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