70 colleges · California
Biology colleges in California
70 colleges in California offer a bachelor's degree in biology (31 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $38,782 a year after graduating, compared with $37,396 nationally.
Colleges70
Public31
Graduates in 2023-248,660
Typical earnings 1 yr after$38,782
Typical earnings 4 yrs after$62,384
National, 4 yrs after$57,712
All biology programs in California
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the PacificStockton, CA | 132 | $31,214 | $83,012 | $18,750 |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA | 54 | $34,182 | $80,317 | $18,500 |
| University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | 160 | $39,853 | $79,163 | $12,000 |
| Northeastern University OaklandOakland, CA | 4 | $43,476 | $78,327 | $19,500 |
| Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA | 23 | $53,182 | $75,913 | $26,938 |
| Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA | 28 | $41,976 | $75,889 | $26,949 |
| San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA | 339 | $44,755 | $74,204 | $15,000 |
| California State University-East BayHayward, CA | 98 | $50,957 | $74,010 | $18,000 |
| California State University-ChicoChico, CA | 67 | $40,177 | $71,726 | $22,984 |
| California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA | 161 | $41,912 | $70,789 | $20,629 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA | 153 | $45,825 | $69,854 | $18,576 |
| University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | 76 | $46,399 | $69,440 | $25,000 |
| San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA | 252 | $43,128 | $68,861 | $13,812 |
| University of California-DavisDavis, CA | 487 | $38,522 | $68,120 | $11,500 |
| University of RedlandsRedlands, CA | 23 | $47,519 | $66,639 | $24,460 |
| Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA | 34 | $45,440 | $65,365 | $18,500 |
| University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA | 218 | $39,216 | $65,036 | $15,000 |
| California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CA | 42 | $37,799 | $64,939 | $21,875 |
| University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | 381 | $38,556 | $64,520 | $11,516 |
| Chapman UniversityOrange, CA | 41 | n/a | $64,461 | $19,250 |
| University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA | 353 | $34,326 | $64,437 | $13,852 |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | 73 | $38,782 | $63,125 | $14,291 |
| California State University-Channel IslandsCamarillo, CA | 84 | $40,586 | $62,384 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 446 | $30,339 | $61,804 | $12,898 |
| California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA | 263 | $42,985 | $61,775 | $15,057 |
| California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, CA | 195 | $39,049 | $61,688 | $14,800 |
| California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA | 333 | $36,983 | $61,492 | $12,000 |
| Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA | 37 | $33,065 | $60,014 | $25,250 |
| Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CA | 44 | $32,537 | $59,985 | $20,500 |
| University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | 68 | $44,375 | $59,950 | $21,403 |
| University of California-MercedMerced, CA | 287 | $41,737 | $59,249 | $13,500 |
| California State University-StanislausTurlock, CA | 109 | $43,028 | $59,229 | $12,734 |
| California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA | 261 | $33,664 | $59,100 | $14,930 |
| University of La VerneLa Verne, CA | 42 | $32,199 | $58,897 | $25,000 |
| California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA | 68 | $34,294 | $58,885 | $12,000 |
| University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA | 583 | $29,365 | $58,339 | $15,616 |
| California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA | 165 | $35,703 | $56,799 | $11,000 |
| Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA | 86 | $42,178 | $56,345 | $15,000 |
| University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA | 784 | $29,433 | $56,273 | $13,000 |
| California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CA | 96 | $38,739 | $55,707 | $19,500 |
| California State University-Monterey BaySeaside, CA | 93 | $42,250 | $55,654 | $11,000 |
| California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA | 90 | $33,535 | $54,405 | $17,500 |
| California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 172 | $37,457 | $53,908 | $15,000 |
| California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA | 67 | $32,845 | $52,118 | $23,617 |
| California State University-FresnoFresno, CA | 193 | $32,127 | $50,728 | $13,500 |
| Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | 51 | $46,955 | n/a | $19,500 |
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA | 33 | $41,841 | n/a | $25,038 |
| Concordia University-IrvineIrvine, CA | 23 | $40,967 | n/a | $27,000 |
| Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CA | 27 | $36,963 | n/a | $21,500 |
| Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA | 48 | $34,846 | n/a | $19,705 |
| Whittier CollegeWhittier, CA | 24 | $34,844 | n/a | $20,500 |
| La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA | 21 | $29,115 | n/a | n/a |
| Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA | 244 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles, CA | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CA | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| National UniversitySan Diego, CA | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CA | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA | 178 | n/a | n/a | $15,000 |
| Scripps CollegeClaremont, CA | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Simpson UniversityRedding, CA | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stanford UniversityStanford, CA | 79 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in California offer biology?
70 colleges in California awarded bachelor's degrees in biology in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 31 of them public.
Where do biology graduates earn the most in California?
University of the Pacific, with median earnings of $83,012 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Biology nationwide · All colleges in California
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.