Associate Degrees in Chemical Technology/Technician
Education Levels of Chem Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,134 people earned their associate degree in chem tech. This makes it the 92nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chem tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,134 |
| Basic Certificate | 875 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 577 |
| Master’s Degree | 30 |
Earnings of Chem 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
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 chem tech. About 76.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 868 |
| Women | 266 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chem tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 445 |
| White | 435 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 44 |
Most Popular Chem Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 70 colleges that offer an associate degree in chem 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 chem 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 chem tech from San Jacinto College. About 17% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for chem tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lamar Institute of Technology. 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 chem tech from Lamar Institute of Technology. Of these students, 28% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for chem 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 chem tech from DMC. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
Lee College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chem tech. 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 chem tech from Lee College. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
College of the Mainland comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chem 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 chem tech from COM. Of these students, 18% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for chem tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. 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 chem tech from Houston Community College. About 28% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brazosport College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in chem 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 chem tech from BC. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for chem tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Seminole State College of Florida. 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 chem tech from Seminole State. Of these students, 65% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for chem tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lone Star College System. 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 chem tech from North Harris Montgomery. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for chem 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 chem tech from Alvin. Of these students, 13% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Weber State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chem 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 chem tech from WSU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for chem 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 chem tech from Lamar State College - Port Arthur. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
Wharton County Junior College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chem 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 chem tech from Wharton County Junior College. About 8% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for chem tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lamar State College - Orange. 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 chem tech from Lamar State College - Orange. Of these students, 27% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kilgore College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in chem 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 chem tech from Kilgore College. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Ashland Community and Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chem tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in chem tech from ACTC.
The 17th most popular school in the country for chem tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bellingham Technical College. 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 chem tech from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chem 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 chem tech from City Tech. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for chem tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Victoria College. 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 chem tech from Victoria College. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Purdue University Fort Wayne comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in chem tech. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,049 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in chem tech from PFW. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to chem tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemical Process Technology | 29 |
| Other Physical Science Technologies | 6 |
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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