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Biomedical Science in California

Biomedical Science Schools in California

745 students earned Biomedical Science degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Biomedical Science major is the 171st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biomedical Science Majors in California

Biomedical Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 368
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 304
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a biomedical science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biomedical science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 34.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.1%
  • White: 15.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Biomedical Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 24,850 people employed in jobs related to a biomedical science degree, compared to 161,520 nationwide.

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Wages for Biomedical Science Jobs in California

In this state, biomedical science grads earn an average of $108,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 7 colleges in California that offer biomedical science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,251 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,745 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,995 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,773. Most students complete their degree in 4.02 years.

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#5

Scripps College

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

An average student at Scripps will pay a net price of $33,912. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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#7

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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Biomedical Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers biomedical science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biomedical science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biology 14,026
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 2,320
Biochemistry & Biophysics 2,064
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 1,537
Ecology & Systematics Biology 730
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 595
Microbiology Science & Immunology 594
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 353

View all majors related to Biomedical Science

View Nationwide Biomedical Science Report

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