Biology Studies at San Diego City College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at San Diego City College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Diego City College is located in San Diego, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 73 biology studies degrees were awarded at San Diego City College.
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Online Class Availability at San Diego City College
Many students take online classes at San Diego City College. Of 13,242 students, 4,533 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,416 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biology Studies graduates at San Diego City College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at San Diego City College are 75% women (55) and 25% men (18).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at San Diego City College
Among the 73 associate’s biology studies degrees awarded at San Diego City College, 75% were women (55) and 25% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at San Diego City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 44 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 82% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at San Diego City College, above 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
Those who complete Biology Studies program at San Diego City College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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
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