Biotechnology at California State University-Channel Islands
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biotechnology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Channel Islands. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Channel Islands is in Camarillo, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 biotechnology degrees were granted at California State University-Channel Islands.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Channel Islands
Distance learning is available at California State University-Channel Islands. Of 5,592 students, 929 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,197 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Biotechnology Rankings at California State University-Channel Islands
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Channel Islands’s Biotechnology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 84 |
Earnings for Biotechnology Graduates from California State University-Channel Islands
Students who complete California State University-Channel Islands’s Biotechnology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $77,178 |
| 2 years | $78,785 |
| 3 years | $91,691 |
| 4 years | $108,069 |
| 5 years | $135,808 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Biotechnology graduates from California State University-Channel Islands report median earnings of $108,069, compared with $59,834 for all California State University-Channel Islands graduates — about 81% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biotechnology graduates at California State University-Channel Islands, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biotechnology graduates at California State University-Channel Islands are 50% women (13) and 50% men (13).
Biotechnology Master’s Program at California State University-Channel Islands
Of the 26 master’s biotechnology degrees awarded at California State University-Channel Islands, 50% were women (13) and 50% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Channel Islands.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Biotechnology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Channel Islands, above the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Biotechnology Concentrations at California State University-Channel Islands
The Biotechnology program at California State University-Channel Islands includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 26 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Biotechnology Graduates
Graduates of the Biotechnology program at California State University-Channel Islands work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Biotechnology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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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