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Best Online Biology Programs in Simi Valley, CA (2026)
Simi Valley, California has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,458 to $20,485 per year for indexed programs. Simi Valley has a population of about 125,769. Median household income is $117,703 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $129,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Simi Valley
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Simi Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley
Simi Valley is part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area (BLS area code 37100). 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 | $129,910 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $117,566 |
| Biological Technician | $58,240 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $52,706 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $98,530 | CA statewide | $89,167 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $96,480 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $87,312 |
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.
Simi Valley at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 125,769 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $117,703 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 110.5 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Simi Valley-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Moorpark, CA – 7.4 mi away (36,481 pop)
- Agoura Hills, CA – 8.0 mi away (20,745 pop)
- Thousand Oaks, CA – 8.9 mi away (218,548 pop)
- Calabasas, CA – 10.0 mi away (24,176 pop)
- Camarillo, CA – 16.5 mi away (74,152 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Simi Valley, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Simi Valley. The closest is Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Canyons (14.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Simi Valley?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Simi Valley are: Medical Scientist ($129,910), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($98,530), Soil and Plant Scientist ($96,480). 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 Moorpark instead of Simi Valley?
Moorpark, CA is 7.4 miles from Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley an affordable place to study biology?
Simi Valley’s median household income of $117,703 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Simi Valley 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.