Natural Sciences Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Natural Sciences is offered at 108 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Natural Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Natural Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,648 people 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 | 889 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 844 |
| Master’s Degree | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Natural Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 70.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Natural Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 50.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 20.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 30.0% |
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Most Popular Natural Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 157 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 504 graduate certificates in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Estrella Mountain Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Daemen University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 98 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 52 graduate certificates 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.
New York University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 51 graduate certificates 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.
Leeward Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 49 graduate certificates in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Xavier University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 42 graduate certificates 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.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Natural Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 38 graduate certificates 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.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Natural Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 35 graduate certificates in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bossier Parish Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Natural Sciences. This school awarded 34 graduate certificates in Natural Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Natural Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Natural Sciences Majors to Study
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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