Biology Studies at Bakersfield College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, take a look at what Bakersfield College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bakersfield College is in Bakersfield, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 270 biology studies graduations were recorded at Bakersfield College.
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Online Class Availability at Bakersfield College
Online coursework is an option at Bakersfield College. Among 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 diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Bakersfield College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Bakersfield College are 84% women (226) and 16% men (44).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Bakersfield College
Among the 270 associate’s biology studies graduates at Bakersfield College, 84% were women (226) and 16% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies 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 Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College, higher than the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Bakersfield College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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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