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Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at University of California-Santa Cruz

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at University of California-Santa Cruz

If you are interested in studying Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences, consider the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 199 cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees were awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Cruz

Many students take online classes 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.

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Santa Cruz’s Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #5 of 14
Best Value California #9 of 10
Best Value Far Western (Region) #11 of 14
Best Value Nationwide #21 of 76
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #26 of 78

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #5 of 14
Best Value California #9 of 10
Best Value Far Western (Region) #11 of 14
Best Value Nationwide #21 of 76
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #26 of 78

Earnings for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz

Graduates of University of California-Santa Cruz’s Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences at University of California-Santa Cruz
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,270
2 years $33,043
3 years $45,383
4 years $60,883
5 years $79,429

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz take home a median $60,883, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz stands at $19,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 61% women (121) and 39% men (78).

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz

Of the 184 bachelor’s cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 59% were women (109) and 41% were men (75).

University of California-Santa Cruz gender breakdown of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 45
Hispanic / Latino 53
Black / African American 5
Asian 58
Two or More Races 20
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

Minority students account for 74% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, higher than the national average of 59%.*

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Master’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz

Among the 3 master’s cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

University of California-Santa Cruz gender breakdown of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctoral Program at University of California-Santa Cruz

Among the 12 doctoral cell biology & anatomical sciences degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).

University of California-Santa Cruz gender breakdown of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors at University of California-Santa Cruz

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, above the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Concentrations at University of California-Santa Cruz

This Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program at University of California-Santa Cruz includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology 199

Top-Paying Careers for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences program at University of California-Santa Cruz work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Cytotechnologists $155,812
Cytogenetic Technologists $155,361
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Histotechnologists $125,527
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists $107,979
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077

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