by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Biological & Physical Sciences. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Biological & Physical Science is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at College of the Redwoods. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in biological science, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at College of the Redwoods paid an average of $337 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $8,088 |
| Fees | $43 | $43 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,854 | $1,854 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,959 | $7,959 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,538 | $2,538 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their associate degree at College of the Redwoods in Biological Science walked away with an average of $10,003 in student debt. That is 25% higher than the national average of $8,012.
The median early career salary of biological science students who receive their associate degree from College of the Redwoods is $25,194 per year. That is about the same as the national average of $24,828.
Online degrees for the College of the Redwoods biological science associate degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the College of the Redwoods Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in biological science in 2019-2020, 62.1% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 60.0%.
Around 35.4% of biological science associate degree recipients at College of the Redwoods in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 63%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 102 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Biological & Physical Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Sciences | 161 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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