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Associate Degrees in Biology & Biotech Lab Technician

323 Yearly Graduations
$43,580 Median Salary
$8,764 Median Debt
An associate degree in biology tech is offered at 74 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 47% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.6% of biology tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Biology Tech Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 323 students earned their associate degree in biology tech. This earns it the #139 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biology tech at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 323
Basic Certificate 252
Undergraduate Certificate 85
Bachelor’s Degree 69
Master’s Degree 3

Earnings of Biology Tech Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in biology tech is $43,580. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $43,580 and the high is $43,580.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in biology tech is $8,764. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $8,764 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,764.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in biology tech. About 68.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 102
Women 221
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The racial-ethnic distribution of biology tech associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 44
Black or African American 27
Hispanic or Latino 70
White 144
International Students 15
Other Races/Ethnicities 23
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There are 74 colleges that offer an associate degree in biology tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Middlesex Community College

Bedford, Massachusetts
42 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Middlesex Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biology tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in biology tech from Middlesex Community College. About 74% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
23 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montgomery College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology tech. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The biology tech program at Montgomery College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Quincy College

Quincy, Massachusetts
20 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Quincy College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology tech. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in biology tech from Quincy College. About 65% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Bucks County Community College

Newtown, Pennsylvania
18 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bucks County Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology tech. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in biology tech from Bucks County Community College. Of these students, 72% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, Florida
16 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santa Fe College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology tech. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in biology tech from Santa Fe College. Of these students, 50% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lone Star College System comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology tech. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. The biology tech program at Lone Star College System awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Madison Area Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology tech. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in biology tech from Madison College. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sinclair Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology tech. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The biology tech program at Sinclair Community College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Triton College

River Grove, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Triton College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology tech. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to biology tech majors at Triton College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hudson Valley Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology tech. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in biology tech from HVCC. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Glendale Community College

Glendale, Arizona
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Glendale Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology tech. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to biology tech majors at Glendale Community College. Of these students, 78% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bellevue College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology tech. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to biology tech majors at BC. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Del Mar College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology tech. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their associate degree in biology tech from DMC. About 86% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, Ohio
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for biology tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lakeland Community College. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to biology tech majors at Lakeland. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#15

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for biology tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Valencia College. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in biology tech from Valencia College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#15

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for biology tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in biology tech from MDC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#15

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in biology tech. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. The biology tech program at Gwinnett Technical College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

SUNY Cobleskill

Cobleskill, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

SUNY Cobleskill is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology tech. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to biology tech majors at SUNY Cobleskill.

#15

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, Maryland
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Hagerstown Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology tech. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to biology tech majors at HCC.

#20

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, Missouri
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Louis Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in biology tech. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in biology tech from Saint Louis Community College. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to biology tech that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Science Technologies 1,892
Physical Science Technicians 1,383
Nuclear & Radiological Technology 151
General Science Technologies 40

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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