General Biology at San Jose State University
If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at San Jose State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 222 general biology graduations were recorded at San Jose State University.
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Online Class Availability at San Jose State University
Many students take online classes at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at San Jose State University
Rankings can help you compare San Jose State University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | California | #85 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #99 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #202 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from San Jose State University
Students who complete San Jose State University’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,033 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $52,526 |
| 4 years | $71,804 |
| 5 years | $79,095 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from San Jose State University report median earnings of $71,804, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at San Jose State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at San Jose State University are 74% women (164) and 26% men (58).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at San Jose State University
Of the 178 bachelor’s general biology graduates at San Jose State University, 73% were women (130) and 27% were men (48).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 46 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 77 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at San Jose State University
Among the 44 master’s general biology degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 77% were women (34) and 23% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 57% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, 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 San Jose State University
The General Biology program at San Jose State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 222 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.