Molecular Biology at University of Southern California
If you plan to study Molecular Biology, consider the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 molecular biology degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern California
Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Molecular Biology graduates at University of Southern California, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Molecular Biology graduates at University of Southern California are 25% women (2) and 75% men (6).
Molecular Biology Doctoral Program at University of Southern California
Among the 8 doctoral molecular biology degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Molecular Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 25% of Molecular Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California, below the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Molecular Biology Graduates
Those who complete Molecular Biology program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Molecular 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 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
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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