Biology Studies at University of California-Irvine
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, consider the program at University of California-Irvine. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-Irvine is located in Irvine, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 784 biology studies degrees were awarded at University of California-Irvine.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Irvine
Distance learning is available at University of California-Irvine. Of 37,297 students, 614 (2%) studied exclusively online and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at University of California-Irvine, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at University of California-Irvine are 68% women (530) and 32% men (254).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Irvine
Among the 784 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at University of California-Irvine, 68% were women (530) and 32% were men (254).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 127 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 128 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 410 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 51 |
| International (Nonresident) | 44 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, higher than the national average of 48%.*
*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 University of California-Irvine go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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