Biology at Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · Associate's Degree · about 205 graduates a year
Long Beach City College graduates in biology earn 40% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Long Beach 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 | — |
Other Majors at Long Beach City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,212 | — | #77 of 547 |
| Social Sciences | $42,308 | — | #26 of 38 |
| Psychology | $38,437 | — | #62 of 106 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,632 | — | #43 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Long Beach City College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,849 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Long Beach City College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Long Beach City College ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Long Beach City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% more than the national median for biology ($44,758).
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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.