# California State Polytechnic University-Pomona: Biotechnology (bachelor's)

Pomona, CA. IPEDS 110529, CIP 26.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona/majors/biotechnology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,697
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,152 (U.S. median for this major: $76,622 across 13 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,500 (U.S. median $20,209)
- Rank in CA: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Biotechnology at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Davis | $87,406 | $11,985 | $14,741 | 86% |
| California State University-San Marcos | $76,622 | $18,500 | $10,229 | 55% |
| California State University-Northridge | $73,542 | $20,618 | $7,021 | 57% |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $73,152 | $18,500 | $11,531 | 68% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $193,340 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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