General Biology at Diablo Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Diablo Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Diablo Valley College sits in Pleasant Hill, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 81 general biology degrees were granted at Diablo Valley College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Diablo Valley College
Online coursework is an option at Diablo Valley College. Among 17,228 students, 5,536 (32%) studied exclusively online and 6,397 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Diablo Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Diablo Valley College are 63% women (51) and 37% men (30).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Diablo Valley College
Of the 81 associate’s general biology graduates at Diablo Valley College, 63% were women (51) and 37% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Diablo Valley College, lower 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.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Diablo Valley College
The General Biology program at Diablo Valley College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 81 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Diablo Valley College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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