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Human Biology Schools in California

609 students earned Human Biology degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Human Biology is the 115th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Human Biology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 609

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 35.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.3%
  • White: 33.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Human Biology Grads in California

19,550 people in the state and 118,100 in the nation are employed in jobs related to human biology.

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Wages for Human Biology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a human biology grad in the state is $91,340, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. 70% of students get financical aid.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,427 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $88,873 after earning their degree at this institution. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,894.

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

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UC Irvine grads earn an average salary of $52,679. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#5

Pitzer College

Claremont
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
922 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,195. Of all the students who attend this school, 40% get financial aid.

#6

Scripps College

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

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Scripps. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Human Biology Careers in CA

Some of the careers human biology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Anthropologists and Archeologists 13% $62,550
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biological & Physical Science 18,864
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 2,975
Cognitive Science 1,765
International Studies 1,569
Nutrition Science 1,195
Behavioral Science 570
Mathematics & Computer Science 475
Gerontology 285

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