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Biology

To educate students in the principle tenets of the biological sciences and to provide the best
educational opportunities for students to attain their academic goals. A number of
researchers, publications, productivity and facilities for instruction and research have
improved and modernized. The program has also increased the number of students enrolled in
our graduate programs. The master’s program has changed from a low-completer to having
30 students who are currently enrolled with 7 graduating this semester.

Opportunities

 Develop and offer an online certificate Market Outlook for Biological Technician
in Big Data Analysis or PT
 Offering a face-to-face combined BS- US: 2016 - 2026 10%
to-MS degree in 5 years LA: 2016 - 2026 4 - Stars

US: Avg Salary $43,800
Barriers
LA: Avg Salary $42.257
 Need more scholarship dollars
 Need to acquire a DNA Sequencer
 Need to hire additional faculty

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