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General Biology at California State University-Dominguez Hills

General Biology at California State University-Dominguez Hills

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Dominguez Hills. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Dominguez Hills sits in Carson, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 95 general biology degrees were awarded at California State University-Dominguez Hills.

Studying Online at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Distance learning is available at California State University-Dominguez Hills. Of 15,182 students, 2,003 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,896 (45%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Dominguez Hills’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #23 of 137
Best Value Far Western (Region) #23 of 187
Best Value Nationwide #25 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) California #71 of 138
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #87 of 189
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #441 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from California State University-Dominguez Hills

Students who complete California State University-Dominguez Hills’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,318
2 years $26,739
3 years $32,868
4 years $45,699
5 years $49,951

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from California State University-Dominguez Hills earn a median of $45,699, compared with $61,214 for all California State University-Dominguez Hills graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from California State University-Dominguez Hills comes in at $16,043.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at California State University-Dominguez Hills, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at California State University-Dominguez Hills are 67% women (64) and 33% men (31).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Among the 90 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at California State University-Dominguez Hills, 69% were women (62) and 31% were men (28).

California State University-Dominguez Hills gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Dominguez Hills.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 68
Black / African American 5
Asian 4
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 90% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Dominguez Hills, higher than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Among the 5 master’s general biology degrees awarded at California State University-Dominguez Hills, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

California State University-Dominguez Hills gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Dominguez Hills.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Dominguez Hills, 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-Dominguez Hills

This General Biology program at California State University-Dominguez Hills breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 95

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at California State University-Dominguez Hills pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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

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