Associate Degrees in Physical Science Technicians
Education Levels of Physical Science Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,169 people earned their associate degree in physical science tech. This earns it the #75 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical science tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,169 |
| Basic Certificate | 902 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 586 |
| Master’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Physical Science Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in physical science tech is $54,260. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $49,754 to a high of $60,333.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physical science tech majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in physical science tech. About 76.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 896 |
| Women | 273 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical science tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 161 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 449 |
| White | 460 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 46 |
Most Popular Physical Science Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 74 colleges that offer an associate degree in physical science tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
San Jacinto Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from San Jacinto College. Of these students, 17% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that San Jacinto College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,260.
Lamar Institute of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science tech. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from Lamar Institute of Technology. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in physical science tech at Lamar Institute of Technology make a median salary of 54,260.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Del Mar College. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from DMC. About 11% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Del Mar College physical science tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,260.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physical science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lee College. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from Lee College. About 18% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Lee College physical science tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,260.
College of the Mainland comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science tech. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from COM. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. Data shows that COM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,260.
Houston Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science tech. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from Houston Community College. Of these students, 28% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in physical science tech at Houston Community College make a median salary of 54,260.
Brazosport College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science tech. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from BC. About 22% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brazosport College physical science tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,260.
Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science tech. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from Seminole State. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Seminole State College of Florida physical science tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,260.
Lone Star College System comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science tech. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from North Harris Montgomery. About 7% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in physical science tech at Lone Star College System make a median salary of 54,260.
The 10th most popular school in the country for physical science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alvin Community College. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from Alvin. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Data shows that Alvin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,260.
Weber State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science tech. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from WSU. About 48% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Weber State University physical science tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,260.
The 12th most popular school in the country for physical science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lamar State College - Port Arthur. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from Lamar State College - Port Arthur. About 11% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Lamar State College - Port Arthur graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,260.
Wharton County Junior College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science tech. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from Wharton County Junior College. Of these students, 8% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Wharton County Junior College physical science tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,260.
Lamar State College - Orange is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science tech. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from Lamar State College - Orange. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in physical science tech at Lamar State College - Orange make a median salary of 54,260.
Kilgore College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science tech. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from Kilgore College. About 9% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Kilgore College physical science tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,260.
Ashland Community and Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from ACTC. Data shows that ACTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,260.
Bellingham Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science tech. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in physical science tech at Bellingham Technical College make a median salary of 54,260.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science tech. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from TSTC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women. Texas State Technical College physical science tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,260.
Victoria College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical science tech. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from Victoria College. About 5% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Victoria College physical science tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,260.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical science tech. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in physical science tech from City Tech. About 76% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York City College of Technology physical science tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,260.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical science tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Science Technologies | 2,030 |
| Biology & Biotech Lab Technician | 318 |
| Nuclear & Radiological Technology | 102 |
| General Science Technologies | 55 |
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.
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