Other Physical Science Associate Degrees
There are 27 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Other Physical Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Other Physical Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 422 degrees were awarded toOther Physical Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Physical Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 23 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 202 |
| Master’s Degree | 144 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Other Physical Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Other Physical Science of $42,690 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,639 |
| 4 years | $42,690 |
| 5 years | $55,658 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Other Physical Science students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Other Physical Science. About 60.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Physical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 69.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 13.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.3% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Physical Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 49 colleges that offer a associate degree in Other Physical Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Empire State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Other Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 95 associate degrees in Other 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 Alabama in Huntsville is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Other Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mary Washington is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Other Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Physical Science. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Other Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Other 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.
North Carolina A & T State University is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Physical Science. This school awarded 7 associate degrees in Other 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.
Wayne State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Black Hills State University is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Physical Science. This school awarded 3 associate degrees in Other 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 Delaware is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 3 associate degrees in Other Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 2 associate degrees in Other 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.
Eastern Oklahoma State College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Physical Science. This school awarded 2 associate degrees in Other 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.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Other Physical Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Other Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in Other Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Other Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Other Physical Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, Other | 422 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Physical Science that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.