Explore Academic Programs - Science


Science studies at CTC include the areas of biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology and physics. Associate degrees are offered in biology, chemistry, environmental science and geology. Most courses are designed to transfer to four-year schools  for further work in the various fields of science and teaching of science.

Know Your Path? CTC Pathway


[Pathways are structured academic plans designed to guide students through their education. They outline the courses, support services, and skills needed to achieve specific career goals or complete a particular program of study. Pathways help students stay on track, ensuring they take the right courses in the right order and receive the support they need to succeed.]

Degrees and Certificates

Degrees & Certificates Delivery Mode
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Biology, Organismal (AS)
60 credit hours, two years full time		  Central Campus Day 
Biology, Human Biology (AS)
60 credit hours, two years full time		  Central Campus Day
Chemistry (AS)
60 credit hours, two years full time		  Central Campus Day
Environmental Science (AS)
60 credit hours, two years full time		  Central Campus Day
Geology (AS)
60 credit hours, two years full-time. 		 Central Campus Day
Course Descriptions
BIOL GEOL
CHEM MLAB
ENVR PHYS

 

Transfer Agreements

Central Texas College offers 2 Plus 2 transfer agreements with four-year schools. This allows students to start at CTC and smoothly transfer to a bachelor’s program, with all courses counting toward their degree.

Transferring from Central Texas College to a four-year college or university is a popular path to a bachelor's degree.

Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates

Molecular and cellular biologist* 

Potential Earnings: (2014) $35.92 hourly, $74,720 annually    

Market Growth Rate: (2012-2022)  little or no change (-2 - 2 %)

Biochemical engineer*

Potential Earnings: (2014) $45.31 hourly, $94,240 annually

Market Growth Rate:  (2012-2022)  slower than average (3 - 7 %)

Environmental restoration planner*

Potential Earnings:  (2014) $31.85 hourly, $66,250 annually

Market Growth Rate: (2012-2022) faster than average (15 - 21 %)

Hydrologist*

Potential Earnings: (2014) $37.68 hourly, $78,370 annually

Market Growth Rate:  (2012-2022) average (8 - 14 %)

Biochemists and biophysicist*

Potential Earnings: (2014) $40.84 hourly, $84,940 annually

Market Growth Rate:  (2012-2022) faster than average (15 - 21 %)

 
* Further study (bachelor's degree) required | ** Study beyond bachelor's degree required

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