General Biology at California State University-Channel Islands
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what California State University-Channel Islands. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Channel Islands sits in Camarillo, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 84 general biology graduations were recorded at California State University-Channel Islands.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Channel Islands
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Channel Islands. Of 5,592 students, 929 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,197 (57%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at California State University-Channel Islands
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Channel Islands’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 189 |
| Best Value | California | #66 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #68 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #105 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from California State University-Channel Islands
Graduates of California State University-Channel Islands’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,204 |
| 2 years | $33,382 |
| 3 years | $46,165 |
| 4 years | $54,178 |
| 5 years | $69,162 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from California State University-Channel Islands report median earnings of $54,178, compared with $59,834 for all California State University-Channel Islands graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from California State University-Channel Islands stands at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at California State University-Channel Islands, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at California State University-Channel Islands are 67% women (56) and 33% men (28).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Channel Islands
Among the 84 bachelor’s general biology graduates at California State University-Channel Islands, 67% were women (56) and 33% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Channel Islands.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Channel Islands, above the national average of 47%.*
*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 California State University-Channel Islands
The General Biology program at California State University-Channel Islands offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 84 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at California State University-Channel Islands work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.