Associate Degrees in Physics
Education Levels of Physics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,298 people earned their associate degree in physics. This earns it the #70 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,715 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,152 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,046 |
| Associate Degree | 1,298 |
| Graduate Certificate | 56 |
| Basic Certificate | 38 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Physics 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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in physics. About 75.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 974 |
| Women | 324 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physics associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 273 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 471 |
| White | 385 |
| International Students | 35 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 110 |
Most Popular Physics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 177 colleges that offer an associate degree in physics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pasadena City College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physics majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their associate degree in physics from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 9% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Irvine Valley College. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in physics from Irvine Valley College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in physics from Moorpark College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
College of the Canyons is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physics. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in physics from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 34% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Santa Barbara City College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physics. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in physics from SBCC. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Camino College. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in physics from El Camino College. About 23% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Golden West College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physics. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in physics from Golden West College. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Saddleback College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physics. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in physics from Saddleback College. About 23% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Norco College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physics. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in physics from Norco College. About 12% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chaffey College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in physics from Chaffey College. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Santiago Canyon College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physics. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in physics from SCC. Of these students, 13% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Angeles Valley College. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in physics from LAVC. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Antelope Valley College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physics. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in physics from Antelope Valley College. Of these students, 33% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of San Mateo is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physics. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in physics from CSM. Of these students, 22% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Glendale Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physics. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in physics from GCC. Of these students, 28% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cypress College. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in physics from Cypress College. Of these students, 28% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Napa Valley College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physics. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in physics from Napa Valley College. Of these students, 40% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles City College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physics. Each year, around 14,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in physics from Los Angeles City College. About 36% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for physics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Los Medanos College. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in physics from Los Medanos. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physics. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in physics from Pierce College. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physics that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 2,318 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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