General Biology at Palomar College
If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Palomar College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Palomar College is located in San Marcos, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 74 general biology graduations were recorded at Palomar College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Palomar College
Online coursework is an option at Palomar College. Among 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) studied exclusively online and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Palomar College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Palomar College are 58% women (43) and 42% men (31).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Of the 55 associate’s general biology degrees awarded at Palomar College, 58% were women (32) and 42% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 53% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Palomar 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.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Palomar College
The General Biology program at Palomar College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 74 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Palomar College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, 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
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