Natural Science

Transfer

A Natural Science degree opens up a world (even a universe) of opportunity. From geology and biology to chemistry and physics and beyond, your degree will allow you to transfer into a four-year school and pursue the career you’ve always dreamed about—or are still searching for.

Earning Potential

Students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree pathway in Natural Science will be prepared for careers such as:

Geoscientist: $173,091
Physicist: $118,054
Chemist: $104,744
Environmental Science Specialist: $93,570
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist: $87,083
General Internal Medicine Physician: $201,049

Students who earn a Natural Science degree can have positions such as:

Chemical Technician $66, 644
Clinical Lab Technologist and Technician $55,104

For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Career Opportunities

Starting with an A.S. in Natural Science pathway, you can end up in a rewarding career in the fields of:

Medicine
Veterinary science
Energy
Forensics
Environmental science
Research and development
Space science
Meteorology
Quality control
Toxicology
Genetics
And more

Locations

Central Campus
Generation Park Campus
North Campus
South Campus
San Jac Online

Natural Science, AS

Transfer

The Associate of Science degree prepares you to transfer to a four-year college or university. Starting with a core foundation, you’ll focus specifically on one of the following areas in science: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology, and Physics

2 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

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The Building Blocks of Science

The Natural Science A.S. Degree is a 2 year program that provides students with a broad foundation in the sciences. Explore each of our specialties — and see what might suit you.

Alumna discovers career path in Puerto Rico

Keyla Ramirez made it into a new year-long research program in Puerto Rico that would start immediately after she finished her bachelor’s degree. From June 2023 to May 2024, Keyla numbered among 10 Bachelor of Science graduates in RaMP-UP’s first cohort.

It was a big change moving from Texas to Puerto Rico. I’m glad I took this opportunity to see what could happen.”

Keyla Ramirez

STEM Alumna

RaMP-UP not only stretched her independence but also gave her a new vision. Once, she had imagined becoming a medical doctor. Thanks to starting local at San Jac and chasing distant opportunities in Puerto Rico, she has learned how much she enjoys behind-the-scenes research. After working for a year, she may pursue a Ph.D. in cell biology.

Sometimes you have to travel far to discover what’s around the corner.