Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of California-Santa Cruz
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Biomedical Sciences, consider the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Studying Online at University of California-Santa Cruz
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Santa Cruz’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 196 |
| Best Value | California | #104 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #109 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #131 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #480 of 1,303 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 196 |
| Best Value | California | #104 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #109 of 1,326 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #131 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #480 of 1,303 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz
Graduates of University of California-Santa Cruz’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 | $30,266 |
| 2 years | $30,294 |
| 3 years | $39,492 |
| 4 years | $50,464 |
| 5 years | $65,720 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz report median earnings of $50,464, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz stands at $19,410.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at University of California-Santa Cruz pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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