Science Technologies Associate Degrees
There are 212 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Science Technologies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of Science Technologies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Science Technologies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,092 degrees were awarded toScience Technologies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Science Technologies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,005 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 3,661 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 424 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,989 |
Earnings of Science Technologies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Science Technologies of $69,732 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 | $52,429 |
| 4 years | $69,732 |
| 5 years | $78,423 |
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 Science Technologies students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Science Technologies. About 51.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,791 |
| Women | 1,870 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Science Technologies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,679 | 45.9% |
| Asian | 199 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 926 | 25.3% |
| Black or African American | 586 | 16.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 124 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 66 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 51 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Science Technologies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 298 colleges that offer a associate degree in Science Technologies. Learn more about the most popular below:
San Jacinto Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 388 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Science Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Southern Nevada is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Science Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 341 associate degrees in Science Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 337 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Science Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Truckee Meadows Community College is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Science Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Florida State College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Science Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brazosport College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Science Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Science Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 199 associate degrees in Science Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Science Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lee College is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 186 associate degrees in Science Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wharton County Junior College is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Frederick Community College is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Science Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Athens Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Science Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Science Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Del Mar College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Science Technologies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Alvin Community College is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 117 associate degrees in Science Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar State College-Orange is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in Science Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Science Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida SouthWestern State College is a popular choice for Science Technologies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their associate degree in Science Technologies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Science Technologies. This school awarded 103 associate degrees in Science Technologies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Science Technologies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Science Technologies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 2,922 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 2,518 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 1,212 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | 338 |
| SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | 102 |
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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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