Natural Sciences Associate Degrees
There are 108 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Natural Sciences. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and76% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of Natural Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,648 students earned theirNatural Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Natural Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 769 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 889 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 844 |
| Master’s Degree | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Natural Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Natural Sciences of $46,884 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,047 |
| 4 years | $46,884 |
| 5 years | $60,319 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Natural Sciences students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Natural Sciences. About 65.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 308 |
| Women | 581 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Natural Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 23.1% |
| Asian | 134 | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 365 | 41.1% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 81 | 9.1% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 11 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Natural Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 157 colleges that offer a associate degree in Natural Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
San Jacinto Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 504 associate degrees in Natural 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.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their associate degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their associate degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Estrella Mountain Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 155 associate degrees in Natural 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.
Glendale Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 105 associate degrees in Natural 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.
Daemen University is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 98 associate degrees in Natural 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.
California State University-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kapiolani Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 52 associate degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 51 associate degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Leeward Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 46 associate degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 42 associate degrees in Natural 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.
Xavier University is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 38 associate degrees in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Phoenix College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bossier Parish Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Natural Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 2,648 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Natural Sciences that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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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