Biology Studies at Mission College
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Mission College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mission College is located in Santa Clara, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 102 biology studies degrees were awarded at Mission College.
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Studying Online at Mission College
Online coursework is an option at Mission College. Among 6,909 students, 2,484 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,059 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Mission College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Mission College are 75% women (77) and 25% men (25).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Mission College
Among the 102 associate’s biology studies degrees awarded at Mission College, 75% were women (77) and 25% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies 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 Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Mission 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Mission College go on to a range of careers. 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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