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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in California

2,240 Biological & Biomedical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,282
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 935
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 935
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 935
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 36.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.6%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in California

424,870 people in the state and 2,967,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological and biomedical sciences.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in California

A typical salary for a biological and biomedical sciences grad in the state is $102,340, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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

269 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $15,240.

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

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,621 a year. 74% of students get financical aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,209. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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

78% of students get financical aid. In their early career, SFSU grads earn an average salary of $50,184. A typical student attending SFSU will pay a net price of $14,459.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $123,630
Statisticians 35% $92,360
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $128,370
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Biochemists and Biophysicists 14% $90,450
Computer Workers 14% $98,010
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 13% $71,410
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Life Scientists 11% $94,220
Microbiologists 10% $105,330
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 9,121
Computer & Information Sciences 5,555
Physical Sciences 1,641
Mathematics & Statistics 1,518
Architecture/Urban Planning 823
Engineering Technologies 654
Natural Resources & Conservation 512
Agriculture 437

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