Biology Studies at California State University-Chico
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Chico. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Chico is in Chico, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 71 biology studies degrees were awarded at California State University-Chico.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Chico
Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) studied exclusively online and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Biology Studies graduates at California State University-Chico, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at California State University-Chico are 69% women (49) and 31% men (22).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Of the 67 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at California State University-Chico, 70% were women (47) and 30% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 29 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, above the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 4 master’s biology studies graduates at California State University-Chico, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, lower than the national average of 31%.*
*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 California State University-Chico pursue many career paths. Below 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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