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Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in California

Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Schools in California

1,596 Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology is the 181st most popular major in the state out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Majors in California

Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 72
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 72
Master’s Degree 42

Gender Distribution

In California, a cell/cellular and molecular biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cell/cellular and molecular biology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 41.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
  • White: 24.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Grads in California

11,010 people in the state and 42,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cell/cellular and molecular biology.

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Wages for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Jobs in California

Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology grads earn an average of $91,340 in the state and $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer cell/cellular and molecular biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

60% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,018 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UC Merced. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,450.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at UC Santa Cruz. A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $17,601.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $29,462.

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

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 90% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,306.

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Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Careers in CA

Some of the careers cell/cellular and molecular biology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cell/cellular and molecular biology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Cell Biology & Sciences 62
Developmental Biology & Embryology 10
Cellular Biology & Histology 6
Anatomy 2

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