Biology Studies at Mesa Community College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Mesa Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mesa Community College is in Mesa, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 biology studies degrees were awarded at Mesa Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Mesa Community College
Many students take online classes at Mesa Community College. Among 17,077 students, 4,620 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,003 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Mesa Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at Mesa Community College are 67% women (18) and 33% men (9).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Mesa Community College
Of the 27 associate’s biology studies graduates at Mesa Community College, 67% were women (18) and 33% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Mesa Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 41% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Mesa Community College, below the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Mesa Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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