Biological & Biomedical Sciences Associate Degrees
There are 1,820 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and66% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.6% of Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 179,083 students earned theirBiological & Biomedical Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biological & Biomedical Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 293 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 8,968 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 133,744 |
| Master’s Degree | 26,951 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 9,127 |
Earnings of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences of $50,943 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 | $34,915 |
| 4 years | $50,943 |
| 5 years | $63,792 |
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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 70.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,610 |
| Women | 6,358 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,786 | 31.1% |
| Asian | 1,359 | 15.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,147 | 35.1% |
| Black or African American | 688 | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 410 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 226 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 237 | 2.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,925 colleges that offer a associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,152 people received their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 2,149 associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,925 associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,852 people received their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,783 people received their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,673 people received their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 1,666 associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,460 associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 1,451 associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 1,403 associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,386 associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,378 people received their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,341 people received their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. This school awarded 1,254 associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,208 people received their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,192 associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,152 associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,146 people received their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,128 people received their associate degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,121 associate degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 101,585 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
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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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