Biological & Biomedical Sciences at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is in Arcata, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Many students take online classes at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Among 6,237 students, 548 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,932 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Use these rankings to compare California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #68 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #87 of 196 |
| Best Value | California | #90 of 138 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #106 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #327 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #460 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Students who complete California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’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 | $25,105 |
| 2 years | $26,121 |
| 3 years | $31,217 |
| 4 years | $37,542 |
| 5 years | $47,961 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt report median earnings of $37,542, compared with $44,237 for all California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at $20,445.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.