General Biology at El Paso Community College
If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what El Paso Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
El Paso Community College is located in El Paso, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 123 general biology degrees were granted at El Paso Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at El Paso Community College
Distance learning is available at El Paso Community College. Among 25,567 students, 4,728 (18%) studied exclusively online and 13,520 (53%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at El Paso Community College
Rankings can help you compare El Paso Community College’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #9 of 76 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #68 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #102 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1078 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from El Paso Community College
Those who finish El Paso Community College’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,698 |
| 2 years | $16,345 |
| 3 years | $19,305 |
| 4 years | $30,319 |
| 5 years | $36,028 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from El Paso Community College report median earnings of $30,319, compared with $33,163 for all El Paso Community College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from El Paso Community College stands at $9,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at El Paso Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at El Paso Community College are 74% women (91) and 26% men (32).
General Biology Associate’s Program at El Paso Community College
Of the 123 associate’s general biology graduates at El Paso Community College, 74% were women (91) and 26% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at El Paso Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 110 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 92% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at El Paso Community 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.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at El Paso Community College
This General Biology program at El Paso Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 123 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at El Paso Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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