by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of general biology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,750 associate degrees in general biology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The biology associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general biology students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Biology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general biology.
Dallas Baptist University is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in general biology. DBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dallas.More information about a associate in general biology from Dallas Baptist University
It's difficult to beat Rogers State University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general biology. Located in the fringe town of Claremore, RSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general biology from Rogers State University
El Paso Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general biology. El Paso Community College is a very large public college located in the city of El Paso.
Associate students who receive their degree from the biology program make an average of $19,698 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a associate in general biology from El Paso Community College
Texas State Technical College is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in general biology. Located in the city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the biology program earn about $21,512 in their early career salary.
More information about a associate in general biology from Texas State Technical College
Located in the city of San Antonio, San Antonio College is a public college with a large student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the biology program make an average of $22,185 in their early career salary.
More information about a associate in general biology from San Antonio CollegeExplore the best general biology schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 1,520 |
| Arizona | 169 | 33 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 53 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 144 |
One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, General Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 1,748 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 79 |
| Biotechnology | 21 |
| Zoology | 3 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
