General Biology at Skagit Valley College
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Skagit Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Skagit Valley College sits in Mount Vernon, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 general biology graduations were recorded at Skagit Valley College.
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Studying Online at Skagit Valley College
Many students take online classes at Skagit Valley College. Of 4,028 students, 1,231 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,119 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Skagit Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Skagit Valley College are 78% women (7) and 22% men (2).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Skagit Valley College
Among the 9 associate’s general biology degrees awarded at Skagit Valley College, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Skagit Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Skagit Valley 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.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Skagit Valley College
The General Biology program at Skagit Valley College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Skagit Valley College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, 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.