Biology Studies at Salem Community College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at Salem Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salem Community College sits in Carneys Point, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 biology studies degrees were granted at Salem Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Salem Community College
Many students take online classes at Salem Community College. Among 1,135 students, 166 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 443 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Salem Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at Salem Community College are 78% women (7) and 22% men (2).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Salem Community College
Among the 9 associate’s biology studies graduates at Salem Community College, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Salem Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 22% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Salem Community 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Salem Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.