Glendale has a general population of 218,812 and an overall student population of 25,078. Approximately 20,154 of Glendale's students are enrolled in schools that offer biology programs.
The largest biology school in Glendale, by student population, is Glendale Community College. In 2010, Glendale Community College graduated approximately 4 students with credentials in biology.
In 2010, 4 students graduated with a biology degree in Glendale. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $1,734 per year in tuition costs.
You should also anticipate spending about $1,200 for biology related books and supplies every year.
Many biology graduates choose to work as biologists after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Glendale, your job prospects are not very good. In 2010, of the 1,260 biologists in Arizona, 790 were working in the greater Glendale area. By the year 2018, the number of biologists is expected to increase by 5% in Glendale. This anticipated change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for biologists.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a biologist in Glendale is $47,530 per year, which is lower than the average for biologists state-wide.
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Glendale Community College
Address:
6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, Arizona 85302
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree