General Biology at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Long Beach. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 347 general biology degrees were granted at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Long Beach
Many students take online classes at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) studied exclusively online and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Long Beach’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 189 |
| Best Value | California | #63 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #63 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #69 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Those who finish California State University-Long Beach’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 | $24,556 |
| 2 years | $28,381 |
| 3 years | $37,070 |
| 4 years | $56,054 |
| 5 years | $65,092 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from California State University-Long Beach report median earnings of $56,054, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from California State University-Long Beach comes in at $13,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 71% women (246) and 29% men (101).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 333 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 70% were women (234) and 30% were men (99).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 61 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 122 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 110 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 14 master’s general biology graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 86% were women (12) and 14% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than 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-Long Beach
This General Biology program at California State University-Long Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 347 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at California State University-Long Beach pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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