by our College Data Analytics TeamBiology Studies is a concentration offered under the general biology major at Mission College. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the associate degree program in biological sciences, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mission College paid an average of $265 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $6,360 |
| Fees | $96 | $96 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,971 | $1,971 |
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Mission College does not offer an online option for its biological sciences associate degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mission College Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in biological sciences in 2019-2020, 77.9% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 70.2%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 82.6% of the biological sciences associate degrees at Mission College in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 62%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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