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General Biology Schools in California

784 students earned Biology degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Biology is the 33rd most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in California

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 596
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 188

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.2%
  • White: 33.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.9%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in California

163,890 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in California

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $102,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, UCSD grads earn an average salary of $56,844.

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. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

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

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.98 years to graduate. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,540 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,735 a year. The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at Cal Poly Pomona.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $48,314 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
872 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,621. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,724 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $8,523.

General Biology Careers in CA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Life Scientists 11% $94,220
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Ecology & Systematics Biology 220
Biochemistry & Biophysics 195
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 191
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 174
Biotechnology 174
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 129
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 87
Microbiology Science & Immunology 74

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