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Biological & Biomedical Sciences in California

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 24,143 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in CA.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in California

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,608
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,127
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,127
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,127
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

In California, a biological & biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological & biomedical sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 29.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.0%
  • White: 24.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in California

There are 424,870 people in the state and 2,967,610 people in the nation working in biological & biomedical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in California

In this state, biological & biomedical sciences grads earn an average of $102,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer biological & biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

269 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UCSD will pay a net price of $15,069.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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205 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $10,851. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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190 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. 88% of the teachers are full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,637. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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137 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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128 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,426. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

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72 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 49% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending SFSU will pay a net price of $12,912.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers biological & biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer Workers 14% $98,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological & biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 9,121
Physical Sciences 1,641
Mathematics & Statistics 1,518
Architecture/Urban Planning 823
Engineering Technologies 654
Natural Resources & Conservation 512
Agriculture 437
Military Technologies & Sciences 281

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

View Nationwide Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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