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Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Schools in California

2,320 Cell Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences is the 51st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,077
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 104
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 104
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 104
Master’s Degree 70
Associate Degree 69

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 38.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 25.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Grads in California

There are 59,850 people in the state and 330,580 people in the nation working in cell biology jobs.

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Wages for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Jobs in California

A typical salary for a cell biology grad in the state is $102,340, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer cell biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

862 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

530 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,844 a year. 60% of students get financical aid.

313 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 67% of students get financical aid.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,427 a year. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, National University grads earn an average salary of $53,072. The full-time teacher rate is 8%.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,632 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $11,822.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,496 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 62% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,569.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers cell biology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Biochemists and Biophysicists 14% $90,450
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Microbiologists 10% $105,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 14,026
Biochemistry & Biophysics 2,064
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1,537
Ecology & Systematics Biology 730
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 595
Microbiology Science & Immunology 594
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 353
Biotechnology 322

View all majors related to Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences

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