Biology at Fresno City College
Fresno, CA · Associate's Degree · about 178 graduates a year
Fresno City College graduates in biology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Fresno City College Compares for Biology
All 47 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $62,849 | $57,188 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $60,349 | $64,959 | #1 | — |
| 3 | St Philip's College San Antonio, TX | $59,744 | $60,742 | #2 | $35,699 |
| 4 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $58,846 | $59,829 | #3 | $24,621 |
| 5 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | $54,788 | $54,460 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $54,363 | $55,271 | #5 | $34,560 |
| 7 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $51,424 | $52,283 | #9 | $26,835 |
| 8 | Blinn College District Brenham, TX | $50,945 | $51,796 | #11 | — |
| 9 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $50,658 | $53,868 | #7 | — |
| 10 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $50,465 | $45,920 | #21 | — |
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| 12 | Mott Community College Flint, MI | $49,548 | $52,243 | #10 | $28,480 |
| 13 | San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA | $48,980 | $44,569 | #23 | $15,731 |
| 14 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $48,740 | $46,194 | #18 | — |
| 15 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $48,660 | $44,277 | #24 | $22,741 |
| 16 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $48,136 | $42,248 | #25 | $25,026 |
| 17 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $48,136 | $42,248 | #26 | $25,026 |
| 18 | Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA | $47,519 | $48,327 | #15 | — |
Other Majors at Fresno City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,504 | $91,961 | #81 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $88,567 | — | #28 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,047 | — | #103 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,140 | $27,966 | #292 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,395 | $29,467 | #231 of 426 |
| Social Sciences | $42,228 | — | #27 of 38 |
| Sociology | $40,709 | — | #22 of 29 |
| Human Services | $38,378 | — | #51 of 65 |
| Psychology | $37,766 | $27,421 | #66 of 106 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $36,128 | — | #426 of 476 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,605 | $30,519 | #44 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $32,697 | — | #916 of 947 |
| English Language and Literature | $27,162 | — | #13 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fresno City College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,741 one year after graduating and $48,660 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fresno City College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Fresno City College ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Fresno City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for biology ($44,758).
← All data for Fresno City College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.