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Biology, General associate's degree programs in California

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$48,980Median year-4 earnings

$6,625Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Long Beach City CollegeLong Beach · Debt not reported$62,849 2San Diego City CollegeSan Diego · $9,500 federal debt$50,465 3San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego · $7,611 federal debt$49,919 4San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego · $6,500 federal debt$48,980 5Fresno City CollegeFresno · $6,625 federal debt$48,660 6Reedley CollegeReedley · $6,500 federal debt$45,194 7Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster · Debt not reported$42,705

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $129,150
Middle 50% wage range: $99,550–$177,180
State employment: 3,610
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 4,700

10th–90th percentile: $75,280–$250,700

19-4021Biological Technicians

State median wage: $71,440
Middle 50% wage range: $56,200–$93,010
State employment: 9,210
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 9,400

10th–90th percentile: $46,700–$121,670

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $210,230
Middle 50% wage range: $167,630–$304,380
State employment: 14,950
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $130,730–$330,050

19-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

State median wage: $136,990
Middle 50% wage range: $109,570–$162,020
State employment: 29,830
Projected growth: +12.6%
Annual openings: 10,500

10th–90th percentile: $81,320–$180,060

19-1029Biological Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $113,530
Middle 50% wage range: $86,090–$154,150
State employment: 11,880
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $69,770–$189,710

19-1099Life Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $102,830
Middle 50% wage range: $79,880–$143,590
State employment: 860
Projected growth: +6.3%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $62,910–$187,550

19-4092Forensic Science Technicians

State median wage: $102,100
Middle 50% wage range: $80,810–$132,810
State employment: 2,800
Projected growth: +13.3%
Annual openings: 2,800

10th–90th percentile: $64,650–$148,090

25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $101,370
Middle 50% wage range: $79,710–$125,920
State employment: 99,230
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $64,600–$132,600

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Long Beach City College	Long Beach	$62,849	Not available
2	San Diego City College	San Diego	$50,465	$9,500
3	San Diego Mesa College	San Diego	$49,919	$7,611
4	San Diego Miramar College	San Diego	$48,980	$6,500
5	Fresno City College	Fresno	$48,660	$6,625
6	Reedley College	Reedley	$45,194	$6,500
7	Antelope Valley Community College District	Lancaster	$42,705	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Biology, General in California

What do Biology, General associate's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $48,980 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $6,625 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Long Beach City College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.