Biological & Physical Science Undergraduate Certificates
There are 310 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.5% of Biological & Physical Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 28,033 degrees were awarded toBiological & Physical Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biological & Physical Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 40 |
| Associate’s Degree | 23,421 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,352 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,126 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 94 |
Earnings of Biological & Physical Science Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science of $45,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,503 |
| 4 years | $45,280 |
| 5 years | $54,313 |
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 male students. About 57.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biological & Physical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 45.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 3 | 7.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biological & Physical Science Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 382 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biological & Physical Science students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Pasadena City College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,021 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 924 undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 837 undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Jacinto Community College District comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 652 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 552 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 510 undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 490 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 457 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 456 undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ventura College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 434 undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Contra Costa College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 418 undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Joaquin Delta College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. This school awarded 414 undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Valley College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 402 undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 384 undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Solano Community College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 384 undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Medanos College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Biological & Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 365 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Riverside City College is a popular choice for Biological & Physical Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their undergraduate certificate in Biological & Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Biological & Physical Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
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Below are some popular majors similar to Biological & Physical Science that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5,740 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.