Biology
Associate in Science
Program Details
The Biology Associate in Science Degree is designed to provide a solid foundation for students who wish to pursue further study at the baccalaureate level and for some graduate-level programs. This degree will provide a background in all areas of biology while also providing skills for possible entry-level employment in science-related industries or laboratories. This degree requires a total of 27 units in the major in addition to other graduation requirements.
Biology Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agricultural Technicians
High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 32,860
- High salary: 69,010
- Average salary: 46790
Bioinformatics Scientists
Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 54,500
- High salary: 159,780
- Average salary: 93330
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 50,760
- High salary: 169,560
- Average salary: 83460
All Careers in Biology (11)
| Bioinformatics Scientists | Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 93,330 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Geneticists | Post-doctoral training, Master's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | Post-doctoral training, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 83,460 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 67,440 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 64,580 |
| Biological Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 52,000 |
| Food Science Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 49,430 |
| Agricultural Technicians | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 46,790 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 46,790 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Analyze the effects of human activities on natural environments, and understand the role of scientists in approaching global environmental and health challenges.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how the scientific method is used to explore topics in biology by designing and carrying out their own experiments, and communicating their results to the scientific community.
- Demonstrate preparation for the professional environment by thorough, safe, and proficient use of laboratory and field equipment and techniques.
- Explain the significance of evolutionary theory and how it relates to life on Earth.