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Molecular Biology in California

Molecular Biology Schools in California

75 students earned Molecular Biology degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Molecular Biology major is the 391st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors in California

Molecular Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Bachelor’s Degree 37

Gender Distribution

In California, a molecular biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of molecular biology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 34.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.3%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Molecular Biology Grads in California

49,320 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to molecular biology.

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Wages for Molecular Biology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a molecular biology grad in the state is $102,550, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer molecular biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,069. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

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Pomona College

Claremont
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,475 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,084. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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Scripps College

Claremont
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
958 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,912. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,637.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $29,462. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
1,264 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $19,489. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

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Molecular Biology Careers in CA

Some of the careers molecular biology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to molecular biology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biochemistry 1,427
Molecular Biochemistry 322
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 82
Other Biochemistry & Biophysics 74
Biophysics 59
Structural Biology 2

View all majors related to Molecular Biology

View Nationwide Molecular Biology Report

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