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Biomedical Technology Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Biomedical Technology is offered at 77 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Biomedical Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about66% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of Biomedical Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Biomedical Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,460 people earned theirBiomedical Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biomedical Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 244 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 602 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 51 |
| Master’s Degree | 563 |
Earnings of Biomedical Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Biomedical Technology of $62,211 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,527 |
| 4 years | $62,211 |
| 5 years | $69,356 |
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 Biomedical Technology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 68.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 413 |
| Women | 189 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biomedical Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | 33.2% |
| Asian | 62 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 | 24.4% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 6.5% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 132 | 21.9% |
| International Students | 5 | 0.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Biomedical Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 113 colleges that offer a associate degree in Biomedical Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biomedical Technology students seeking a associate degree is College of Biomedical Equipment Technology. This school awarded 198 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego Miramar College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their associate degree in Biomedical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MiraCosta College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 88 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santiago Canyon College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 86 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Solano Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biomedical Technology. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in Biomedical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biomedical Technology. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern California Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Mission College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Madisonville Community College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 41 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fullerton College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biomedical Technology. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Merritt College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biomedical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in Biomedical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biomedical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in Biomedical Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in Biomedical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Citrus College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Laney College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biomedical Technology. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Petersburg College is a popular choice for Biomedical Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Biomedical Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Biomedical Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Philip's College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Biomedical Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in Biomedical Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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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