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General Biology at University of the Pacific

If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of the Pacific. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of the Pacific is in Stockton, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 135 general biology degrees were awarded at University of the Pacific.

Online Class Availability at University of the Pacific

Online coursework is an option at University of the Pacific. Among 6,944 students, 81 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of the Pacific

Students who complete University of the Pacific’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
4 years	$75,402
5 years	$101,618

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from University of the Pacific take home a median $75,402, compared with $101,727 for all University of the Pacific graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from University of the Pacific stands at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of the Pacific, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of the Pacific are 66% women (89) and 34% men (46).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of the Pacific

Among the 132 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of the Pacific, 65% were women (86) and 35% were men (46).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Pacific.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	1
Asian	85
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 82% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Pacific, higher than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of the Pacific

Among the 3 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of the Pacific, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of the Pacific.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 67% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of the Pacific, 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 University of the Pacific

This General Biology program at University of the Pacific offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	135

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at University of the Pacific work across a variety of fields. 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.