Biology Studies at Palomar College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, take a look at what Palomar College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Palomar College sits in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 74 biology studies degrees were awarded at Palomar College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Palomar College
Many students take online classes at Palomar College. Among 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Palomar College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Palomar College are 58% women (43) and 42% men (31).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Of the 55 associate’s biology studies graduates at Palomar College, 58% were women (32) and 42% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Biology Studies 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Palomar College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.