Biology Degree

The biology program at Lassen Community 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 California colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Lassen Community College

900 Fallon Sreet, Oakland, CA

No matter your interest, Lassen Community College has a program that is right for you. The college offers 35 Associate Degree programs, 10 transfer programs, eight University Studies Associate Degree Emphases, three General Studies Associate Degree Emphases, and 16 Career Technical Education Associate Degrees. Best of all tuition is $46 per unit for California residents.

Associate degree programs offered that transfer to a four year college are in Administration of Justice, Associate in Arts Degree in Art History, Associate in Arts Degree in Sociology, Associate in Arts Degree in Studio Art, Associate in Science Degree in Business Administration, and the Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Lassen Community College is located in Susanville, California, which is in northeast California. There are many great events in the area such as motor sports, the Historic Susanville Festival, The Chocolate Festival, boating, Calling All Susan's Party, free chamber mixers, hiking, fishing, hunting, skiing, Bike Challenge, basketball, shopping, dances, the Lassen County Fair, rodeo, carnivals and a whole lot more.

The school serves the community by offering non-credit classes that help students improve their careers. These classes are part of the schools instructional program and are not part of the traditional academic program.

Students who would like to continue their athletic careers at Lassen Community College can compete in baseball, basketball, rodeo, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling.

Lassen Community College welcomes veterans and dependents who would like to further their education. The college works closely with veterans to ensure a smooth transition from military life to the classroom.

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $155910
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $200400

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).