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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies

343 Colleges in the United States
6,819 Associate Degrees
Biology Studies is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #18 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 343 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 6,819 associate degrees in biology studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Biology Studies School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in biological sciences matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality biology studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for biology studies.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in biology studies. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Biological Sciences Students Working on Their Associate

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385 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Houston Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in biology studies. Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Houston.

There were approximately 385 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
263 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Bakersfield College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in biology studies. Located in the large city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 263 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent data year.

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219 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in biology studies needs to check out South Texas College. Located in the midsize city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 219 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
214 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Long Beach City College is a popular option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in biology studies. Located in the large city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 214 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year.

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Reedley College
Reedley, CA
182 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#4 Best Quality In CA

Reedley College is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Reedley. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for associate degrees in biology studies in California.

There were approximately 182 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Reedley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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170 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Fresno, Clovis Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 170 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Clovis Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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160 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 160 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
149 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Sierra College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Rocklin.

There were approximately 149 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent year we have data available.

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138 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#5 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in biology studies in Texas.

There were approximately 138 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at El Paso Community College in the most recent data year.

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105 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Brooklyn, KCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 105 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at KCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
100 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 100 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley in the most recent data year.

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Laney College
Oakland, CA
98 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Oakland, Laney College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 98 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Laney College in the most recent data year.

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93 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of San Diego, San Diego City College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 93 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at San Diego City College in the most recent data year.

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88 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

TSTC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Waco. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in biology studies in Texas.

There were about 88 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Chabot College
Hayward, CA
88 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Hayward, Chabot College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 88 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Chabot College in the most recent data year.

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87 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

San Diego Mesa College is a fairly large public college located in the city of San Diego. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in biology studies in California.

There were about 87 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
86 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Mission College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Santa Clara. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in biology studies in California.

There were approximately 86 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Mission College in the most recent data year.

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79 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#1 Best Quality In MS

Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Wesson. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in biology studies in Mississippi.

There were roughly 79 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in the most recent data year.

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70 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Antelope Valley College is a large public college located in the suburb of Lancaster.

There were roughly 70 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Antelope Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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68 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in biology studies in Texas.

There were roughly 68 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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67 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Napa, Napa Valley College is a public college with a small student population.

There were approximately 67 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Napa Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA
62 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Georgia Military College is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Milledgeville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in biology studies in Georgia.

There were approximately 62 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Military College in the most recent data year.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
61 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 61 biology studies students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Yuba College
Marysville, CA
61 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were approximately 61 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Yuba College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
61 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Orange Coast College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa.

There were approximately 61 biology studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year.

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
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Clark College
Vancouver, WA
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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
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Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA

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Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA
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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
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Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA

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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
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San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
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Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
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Union County College
Cranford, NJ
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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 343 different United States biology studies schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Essex County College Newark, NJ
51 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Biology Studies students that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies award.

Rank College Location
53 Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar, CA
54 Fullerton College Fullerton, CA
54 LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY
56 East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS
57 Taft College Taft, CA
57 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM
57 Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA
57 Bristol Community College Fall River, MA
57 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
62 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
62 South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA
62 Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS
65 Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK
65 Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA
67 Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA
68 Blinn College Brenham, TX
68 Hartnell College Salinas, CA
68 University of Cincinnati - Clermont College Batavia, OH

Biology Studies by Region

View the Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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