General Biology at Sierra College
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Sierra College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sierra College is in Rocklin, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 78 general biology degrees were awarded at Sierra College.
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Online Class Availability at Sierra College
Online coursework is an option at Sierra College. Of 19,125 students, 7,240 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,388 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Sierra College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Sierra College are 76% women (59) and 24% men (19).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Sierra College
Among the 78 associate’s general biology graduates at Sierra College, 76% were women (59) and 24% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Sierra College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 45% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Sierra 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.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Sierra College
This General Biology program at Sierra College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 78 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Sierra College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.