Biology Studies at Salt Lake Community College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Salt Lake Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Salt Lake Community College is in Salt Lake City, UT.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 biology studies degrees were granted at Salt Lake Community College.
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Studying Online at Salt Lake Community College
Online coursework is an option at Salt Lake Community College. Among 27,437 students, 4,684 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,180 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Salt Lake Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Salt Lake Community College are 46% women (12) and 54% men (14).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Salt Lake Community College
Of the 26 associate’s biology studies degrees awarded at Salt Lake Community College, 46% were women (12) and 54% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Salt Lake Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 35% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Salt Lake 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Salt Lake Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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