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Molecular Biology in California

Molecular Biology Schools in California

75 students earned Molecular Biology degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Molecular Biology is the 411th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Molecular Biology Majors in California

Molecular Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38

Gender Distribution

In California, a molecular biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of molecular biology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 34.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.3%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Molecular Biology Grads in California

49,320 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to molecular biology.

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Wages for Molecular Biology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a molecular biology grad in the state is $102,550, compared to a typical salary of $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in California that offer molecular biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,462. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

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Molecular Biology Careers in CA

Some of the careers molecular biology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to molecular biology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 47
Molecular Biochemistry 38
Biophysics 32
Biochemistry 31
Other Biochemistry & Biophysics 29
Structural Biology 2

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