General Biology at Pierce College District
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Pierce College District. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pierce College District is in Lakewood, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 general biology degrees were granted at Pierce College District.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pierce College District
Online coursework is an option at Pierce College District. Among 8,137 students, 3,808 (47%) studied exclusively online and 2,426 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Pierce College District, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Pierce College District are 61% women (14) and 39% men (9).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Pierce College District
Among the 23 associate’s general biology degrees awarded at Pierce College District, 61% were women (14) and 39% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Pierce College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Pierce College District, 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 Pierce College District
The General Biology program at Pierce College District breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 23 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Pierce College District work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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
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