Biology Degree

The biology program at Las Positas College prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Las Positas College

533 College Rd, Selden, NY

Serving the Tri-Valley area of San Francisco, or Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin, Las Positas College (LPC) provides commuter students both transfer curriculums and degree programs in a number of career-ready areas of study.

Two-year transfer programs allow students to earn the credits needed to complete degree programs at four-year colleges. Programs of this type are offered in computer science, business administration, psychology, chemistry, and the liberal arts. Programs that lead to employment shortly after graduation or that focuses on occupational specialties include:

• Fire service
• Viticulture
• Computer information systems
• Business entrepreneurship
• Early childhood development
• Automotive technology

Students can take classes online as well as on campus. The school, which focuses on making a commitment to the environment, is involved in sustainability programs and recycling. The large career college currently has an enrollment of just over 9,000 students. Students who live in California pay a much lower tuition rate than students from out of state.

The school, which has a 75% retention rate, charges California residents $46 per unit and non-residents $272 per unit – a substantial difference if you don’t live in the state. Contact the college for further information by phoning them at 925-424-1000. They are located at 300 Campus Hill Drive in Livermore, California.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Las Positas College offers an associate's degree program in biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $165590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $199960

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).