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.

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

Know Your Path? CTC Pathway

What’s Your Path?
Choosing your program of study is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and we’re here to help!
First, understand that CTC has two kinds of programs with different goals:

  • University Transfer programs cover your core classes (the basics) and provide field of study courses based on what you want to study at your transfer destination. When you’re done at CTC, you’ll have an Associate of Arts OR an Associate of Science and be ready to move on.

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

 

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