General Biology at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is located in Pomona, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 211 general biology degrees were awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Online coursework is an option at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. Of 27,636 students, 742 (3%) studied exclusively online and 14,977 (54%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Rankings can help you compare California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #27 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 189 |
| Best Value | California | #75 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #86 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #115 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #165 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Graduates of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,073 |
| 2 years | $31,042 |
| 3 years | $40,889 |
| 4 years | $49,581 |
| 5 years | $61,718 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona earn a median of $49,581, compared with $71,805 for all California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona stands at $18,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona are 69% women (145) and 31% men (66).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Of the 195 bachelor’s general biology graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, 70% were women (137) and 30% were men (58).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 109 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 37 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 84% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Of the 16 master’s general biology degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 56% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, above the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
This General Biology program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 211 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.