General Biology at Mission College
If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Mission College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mission College sits in Santa Clara, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 102 general biology graduations were recorded at Mission College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mission College
Many students take online classes at Mission College. Among 6,909 students, 2,484 (36%) studied exclusively online and 2,059 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at Mission College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Mission College are 75% women (77) and 25% men (25).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Mission College
Of the 102 associate’s general biology degrees awarded at Mission College, 75% were women (77) and 25% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Mission College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 30 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 54 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 92% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Mission College, above 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 Mission College
This General Biology program at Mission College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 102 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Mission College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.