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General Biology at Occidental College

General Biology at Occidental College

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Occidental College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Occidental College is in Los Angeles, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 44 general biology degrees were awarded at Occidental College.

Online & Distance Learning at Occidental College

Occidental College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Occidental College

Those who finish Occidental College’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Occidental College
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,035
2 years $26,933
3 years $31,095
5 years $67,384

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Occidental College is $26,272.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Occidental College, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Occidental College are 70% women (31) and 30% men (13).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Occidental College

Of the 44 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Occidental College, 70% were women (31) and 30% were men (13).

Occidental College 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 Occidental College.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 13
Asian 4
Two or More Races 9
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Occidental College

Minority students account for 59% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Occidental College, higher than the national average of 47%.*

*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 Occidental College

The General Biology program at Occidental College breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 44

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Occidental College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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

References

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