Biology Studies at Las Positas College
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Las Positas College sits in Livermore, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 60 biology studies graduations were recorded at Las Positas College.
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Studying Online at Las Positas College
Many students take online classes at Las Positas College. Of 8,103 students, 623 (8%) studied exclusively online and 2,715 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Las Positas College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at Las Positas College are 63% women (38) and 37% men (22).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Las Positas College
Of the 57 associate’s biology studies degrees awarded at Las Positas College, 61% were women (35) and 39% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Las Positas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Las Positas 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Las Positas College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, 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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