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General Biology in California

General Biology Schools in California

Jobs for General Biology Grads in California

172,370 people in the state and 1,574,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Biology.

General Biology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for General Biology Jobs in California

Biology grads earn an average of $114,761 in the state and $84,914 nationwide.

General Biology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 27 colleges in California that offer Biology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,474 a year. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,692 a year. With an admission rate of 39%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#11

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,703 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,430 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,250 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,356 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,850 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#18

Long Beach City College

Long Beach

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,260 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,556 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Undergrads from California pay around $1,334 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,445 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 12% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,196 a year. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,831 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 30% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,878 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

#25

Cosumnes River College

Sacramento

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,739 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.

General Biology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Biology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $41,048
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Biological Technicians $100,160
Geneticists $48,526
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Precision Agriculture Technicians $56,932
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Agricultural Technicians $44,022
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biologists $54,070

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Biology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Biochemistry & Biophysics 13,820
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 12,819
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 11,175
Ecology & Systematics Biology 9,295
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,355
Microbiology Science & Immunology 4,711
Other Biological Sciences 4,612
Biotechnology 3,869

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