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Biological Sciences in California

Biological Sciences Schools in California

13,620 students earned Biological Sciences degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Biological Sciences major is the 40th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 492
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 117
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 117
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 117
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 26.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.6%
  • White: 23.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Biological Sciences Grads in California

In this state, there are 137,810 people employed in jobs related to a biological sciences degree, compared to 1,213,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological Sciences Jobs in California

In this state, biological sciences grads earn an average of $108,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,912.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $10,851.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $14,370. 65% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Cal Poly Pomona will pay a net price of $11,902. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. It takes the average student 4.94 years to graduate. 85% of students get financical aid.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public school has an average net price of $15,637.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,371.

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Biological Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers biological sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Biomedical Sciences 198

View all majors related to Biological Sciences

View Nationwide Biological Sciences Report

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