Biology Studies at Sierra College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biology Studies, take a look at what Sierra College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sierra College sits in Rocklin, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 78 biology studies graduations were recorded at Sierra College.
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Studying Online at Sierra College
Distance learning is available at Sierra College. Among 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
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Sierra College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Sierra College are 76% women (59) and 24% men (19).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Sierra College
Of the 78 associate’s biology studies graduates at Sierra College, 76% were women (59) and 24% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Biology Studies 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Sierra College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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