Rosemead, California has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,388 to $21,391 per year for indexed programs. Rosemead has a population of about 50,340. Median household income is $72,248 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $134,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Rosemead
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Rosemead, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rosemead city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Rosemead.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,950
Avg net price
$14,379/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,211
Avg net price
$3,967/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,160
Out‑of‑state$19,760
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$128,566
Avg net price
$16,075/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 3
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,492
Avg net price
$25,757/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 58%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,951
Avg net price
$38,263/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,649
Avg net price
$45,848/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,778
Avg net price
$31,495/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$92,498
Avg net price
$32,740/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 68
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California biology page.
Biology Wages Near Rosemead
Rosemead is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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 | $134,890 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $118,741 |
| Biological Technician | $66,610 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $58,636 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $83,490 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $73,495 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $82,490 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $72,614 |
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.
Rosemead at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 50,340 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,248 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Rosemead-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- San Gabriel, CA – 2.0 mi away (40,404 pop)
- South El Monte, CA – 2.4 mi away (20,883 pop)
- Temple City, CA – 2.7 mi away (36,365 pop)
- El Monte, CA – 3.1 mi away (115,807 pop)
- Monterey Park, CA – 3.2 mi away (61,075 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Rosemead, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Rosemead. The closest is East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, CA (4.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pasadena City College (5.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Rosemead?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Rosemead are: Medical Scientist ($134,890), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($83,490), Soil and Plant Scientist ($82,490). 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 San Gabriel instead of Rosemead?
San Gabriel, CA is 2.0 miles from Rosemead 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 Rosemead an affordable place to study biology?
Rosemead’s median household income of $72,248 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rosemead 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: July 30, 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.
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