Associate Degrees in General Science Technologies/Technicians
Education Levels of Science Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 55 people earned their associate degree in science tech. This makes it the 213th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in science tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 55 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 23 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 3 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Science Tech 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
The data on debt ranges for science tech majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in science tech. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 33 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of science tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 35 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Science Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer an associate degree in science tech. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
Great Basin College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in science tech from Great Basin College. Of these students, 77% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Western Idaho. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in science tech from CWI. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Delgado Community College. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in science tech from Delgado Community College. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in science tech. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in science tech from RIT. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Paul College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in science tech. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in science tech from Saint Paul College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tompkins Cortland Community College. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in science tech from Tompkins Cortland.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to science tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Science Technologies | 2,030 |
| Physical Science Technicians | 1,169 |
| Biology & Biotech Lab Technician | 318 |
| Nuclear & Radiological Technology | 102 |
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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