by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how IVC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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The bachelor's program at IVC was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological science list.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IVC paid an average of $332 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 | $7,968 |
| Fees | $22 | $22 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,471 | $7,471 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,192 | $6,192 |
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Online degrees for the IVC biological science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IVC Online Learning page.
Of the 299 students who graduated with a Associate’s in biological science from IVC in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Imperial Valley College with a associate's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 280 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 161 |