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Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$69,849Median year-4 earnings

$17,861Median federal debt

8Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

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

1California State University, San MarcosSan Marcos · $19,375 federal debt$80,303 2San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco · $19,000 federal debt$74,482 3University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $15,848 federal debt$72,443 4California State University, FullertonFullerton · $14,516 federal debt$71,185 5University of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · $19,000 federal debt$69,849 6University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · $14,000 federal debt$66,577 7University of California, RiversideRiverside · $17,861 federal debt$65,813 8California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge · $21,040 federal debt$55,096

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

19-1029Biological 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

19-1042Medical 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

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

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $165,110
Middle 50% wage range: $99,960–$357,220
State employment: 17,350
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $65,510–$381,560

19-1021Biochemists and Biophysicists

State median wage: $139,580
Middle 50% wage range: $105,920–$179,990
State employment: 3,240
Projected growth: +12.3%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $83,580–$208,210

19-1041Epidemiologists

State median wage: $110,760
Middle 50% wage range: $86,310–$133,970
State employment: 1,480
Projected growth: +18.7%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $71,910–$168,220

19-1022Microbiologists

State median wage: $108,530
Middle 50% wage range: $80,060–$141,360
State employment: 2,600
Projected growth: +6.2%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $62,440–$183,420

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	California State University, San Marcos	San Marcos	$80,303	$19,375
2	San Francisco State University	San Francisco	$74,482	$19,000
3	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$72,443	$15,848
4	California State University, Fullerton	Fullerton	$71,185	$14,516
5	University of California, Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz	$69,849	$19,000
6	University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley	$66,577	$14,000
7	University of California, Riverside	Riverside	$65,813	$17,861
8	California State University, Northridge	Northridge	$55,096	$21,040

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

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences in California

What do Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $69,849 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $17,861 among the 8 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. California State University, San Marcos has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.