Compare 55 Biology, General. programs in California. Average earnings: $50,940.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biology, General. tells a different story. Across 55 programs, earnings range from $56,137 to $91,956—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Dominican University Of California's Biology, General. program leads with graduates earning $91,956. The story isn't about prestige—it's about the variation. With a state average of $50,940, University Of The Pacific ($75,402) and Concordia University-Irvine ($73,258) demonstrate how regional institutions compete with any brand name.
Highest program earnings: $91,956
Strong outcomes with 96% acceptance
4.2% payment burden | Excellent
10.8% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $91,956 | 31 | $27,000 | Excellent | $54,119 | Manageable | |
| #2 | University Of The PacificPrivate | $75,402 | 99 | $19,500 | Excellent | $50,438 | Challenging |
| #3 | Concordia University-IrvinePrivate | $73,258 | 22 | $24,247 | Excellent | $26,000 | Manageable |
| #4 | $71,804 | 154 | $15,000 | Excellent | $20,820 | Good | |
| #5 | University Of La VernePrivate | $69,780 | 50 | $23,500 | Excellent | $27,977 | Manageable |
| #6 | $63,237 | 197 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $61,867 | 233 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Manageable | |
| #8 | University Of RedlandsPrivate | $60,877 | 30 | $26,000 | Good | $28,208 | Challenging |
| #9 | $59,419 | 51 | $26,063 | Good | $31,387 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $59,380 | 329 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $59,007 | 75 | $21,669 | Good | $32,125 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $58,665 | 62 | $19,500 | Excellent | $58,361 | High |
| #13 | $57,875 | 282 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Good | |
| #14 | $57,860 | 175 | $17,350 | Excellent | $18,031 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $57,742 | 142 | $16,544 | Excellent | $15,738 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $57,735 | 368 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Manageable | |
| #17 | University Of San FranciscoPrivate | $57,265 | 78 | $23,000 | Good | $44,413 | High |
| #18 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | $56,913 | 88 | $16,705 | Excellent | $27,986 | Challenging |
| #19 | $56,216 | 302 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $56,137 | 341 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $56,054 | 247 | $14,289 | Excellent | $15,177 | Manageable | |
| #22 | $55,383 | 284 | $15,000 | Excellent | $25,565 | Challenging | |
| #23 | $55,332 | 269 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $55,250 | 562 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $54,178 | 129 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,033 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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