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Best Online Biology Programs in Lathrop, CA (2026)
Lathrop, California has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs. Lathrop has a population of about 32,696. Median household income is $118,605 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $138,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Lathrop
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Lathrop, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lathrop city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California biology page.
Biology Wages Near Lathrop
Lathrop is part of the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area (BLS area code 44700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $138,050 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $131,351 |
| Biological Technician | $58,070 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $55,252 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $98,530 | CA statewide | $93,749 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $91,930 | CA statewide | $87,469 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Lathrop at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,696 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $118,605 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lathrop-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Manteca, CA – 4.9 mi away (95,797 pop)
- Tracy, CA – 9.6 mi away (94,277 pop)
- Stockton, CA – 11.1 mi away (390,117 pop)
- Modesto, CA – 21.0 mi away (377,755 pop)
- Lodi, CA – 21.1 mi away (71,515 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Lathrop, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Lathrop. The closest is University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA (11.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohlone College (38.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Lathrop?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Lathrop are: Medical Scientist ($138,050), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($98,530), Soil and Plant Scientist ($91,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Manteca instead of Lathrop?
Manteca, CA is 4.9 miles from Lathrop and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Lathrop an affordable place to study biology?
Lathrop’s median household income of $118,605 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lathrop while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.