General Biology at Fresno City College
If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Fresno City College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fresno City College sits in Fresno, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 223 general biology degrees were granted at Fresno City College.
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Online Class Availability at Fresno City College
Distance learning is available at Fresno City College. Among 28,071 students, 8,294 (30%) studied exclusively online and 7,452 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Fresno City College stands at $6,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Fresno City College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Fresno City College are 75% women (168) and 25% men (55).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Fresno City College
Among the 223 associate’s general biology degrees awarded at Fresno City College, 75% were women (168) and 25% were men (55).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Fresno City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 102 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 72 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 87% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Fresno City 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 Fresno City College
The General Biology program at Fresno City College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 223 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Fresno City College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.