General Biology at California State University-Bakersfield
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Bakersfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Bakersfield is in Bakersfield, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 71 general biology degrees were awarded at California State University-Bakersfield.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Bakersfield
Many students take online classes at California State University-Bakersfield. Of 10,419 students, 1,212 (12%) studied exclusively online and 5,881 (56%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at California State University-Bakersfield
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Bakersfield’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #55 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #55 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #73 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #86 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #108 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #590 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from California State University-Bakersfield
Those who finish California State University-Bakersfield’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,618 |
| 2 years | $27,874 |
| 3 years | $42,366 |
| 4 years | $51,466 |
| 5 years | $59,736 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from California State University-Bakersfield take home a median $51,466, compared with $56,447 for all California State University-Bakersfield graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at California State University-Bakersfield, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at California State University-Bakersfield are 63% women (45) and 37% men (26).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Bakersfield
Of the 68 bachelor’s general biology graduates at California State University-Bakersfield, 66% were women (45) and 34% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Bakersfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 42 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Bakersfield, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at California State University-Bakersfield
Among the 3 master’s general biology graduates at California State University-Bakersfield, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Bakersfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Bakersfield, 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 University-Bakersfield
The General Biology program at California State University-Bakersfield breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 71 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at California State University-Bakersfield go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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
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