by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how MiraCosta College ranks in comparison to other schools with biology tech programs.
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The biology tech major at MiraCosta College is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Biology & Biotech Lab Technician. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, MiraCosta College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in biology & biotech lab technician. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MiraCosta College paid an average of $378 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,072 |
| Fees | $48 | $48 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
Learn more about MiraCosta College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology tech from MiraCosta College. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from MiraCosta College with a bachelor's in biology tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MiraCosta College does not offer an online option for its biology tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MiraCosta College Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in biology tech from MiraCosta College in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from MiraCosta College with a associate's in biology tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology tech majors at MiraCosta College.