General Biology at Bakersfield College
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Bakersfield College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bakersfield College is in Bakersfield, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 270 general biology degrees were awarded at Bakersfield College.
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Studying Online at Bakersfield College
Distance learning is available at Bakersfield College. Of 30,746 students, 7,554 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,712 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Bakersfield College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Bakersfield College are 84% women (226) and 16% men (44).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Bakersfield College
Among the 270 associate’s general biology graduates at Bakersfield College, 84% were women (226) and 16% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 170 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 33 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 84% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College, above the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Bakersfield College
The General Biology program at Bakersfield College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 270 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Bakersfield College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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