Biology Degree

The biology program at California State University – Channel Islands 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 Nevada colleges that offer biology degrees.

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California State University – Channel Islands

Also known as CSU Channel Islands

1125 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV

California State University - Channel Islands is a public school that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Camarillo, California, in a predominantly rural area. Around three thousand students enroll at California State University - Channel Islands per year.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to CI. Scores within the range of 16 - 22 on the ACT or 870 - 1080 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for acceptance. CI admits around 60 percent of applicants yearly. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 16 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at csuci.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $6,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $19,000 annually. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $9,500. Students attending CI may qualify for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Students may visit the school's http://www.csuci.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – Channel Islands offers a bachelor'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

• Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $110670

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).