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Biotechnology in California

Biotechnology Schools in California

Jobs for Biotechnology Grads in California

In this state, there are 30,370 people employed in jobs related to a Biotech degree, compared to 213,830 nationwide.

Biotechnology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Biotechnology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Biotech grad in the state is $168,799, compared to a typical salary of $135,129 nationwide.

Biotechnology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 14 colleges in California offering Biotech degrees. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,878 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,850 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,470 in their first year after graduation. About 51% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,645 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,474 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,824 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,107 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,323 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,356 a year. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $69,240 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 65% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Biotechnology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Biotech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Biological Scientists, All Other 9% $79,550
Molecular and Cellular Biologists 9% $100,077
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $41,048
Bioinformatics Scientists 5% $92,484
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716
Geneticists -1% $48,526
Biologists -4% $54,070

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Biotech.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Biology 101,585
Biochemistry & Biophysics 13,820
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 12,819
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 11,175
Ecology & Systematics Biology 9,295
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,355
Microbiology Science & Immunology 4,711
Other Biological Sciences 4,612

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