Computational Biology at University of Southern California
If you plan to study Computational Biology, take a look at what University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 computational biology degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern California
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Computational Biology graduates at University of Southern California, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Computational Biology graduates at University of Southern California are 46% women (12) and 54% men (14).
Computational Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California
Among the 18 bachelor’s computational biology graduates at University of Southern California, 56% were women (10) and 44% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computational Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 78% of Computational Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 56%.*
Computational Biology Doctoral Program at University of Southern California
Among the 8 doctoral computational biology graduates at University of Southern California, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computational Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Computational Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California, below the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Computational Biology Graduates
Those who complete Computational Biology program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Computational Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
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.