Biological & Biomedical Sciences at California State University-Long Beach
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Long Beach
Distance learning is available at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Long Beach’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #15 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #19 of 196 |
| Best Value | California | #62 of 138 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #64 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #68 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #74 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Students who complete California State University-Long Beach’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,138 |
| 2 years | $29,961 |
| 3 years | $37,496 |
| 4 years | $54,105 |
| 5 years | $66,822 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from California State University-Long Beach report median earnings of $54,105, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from California State University-Long Beach is $14,649.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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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