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Overview for Bioinformatics

A program that focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and services to biological, biomedical, and biotechnology research. Includes instruction in algorithms, network architecture, principles of software design, human interface design, usability studies, search strategies, database management and data mining, digital image processing, computer graphics and animation, CAD, computer programming, and applications to experimental design and analysis and to specific quantitative, modeling, and analytical studies in the various biological specializations.

Careers for Bioinformatics Majors

A major in Bioinformatics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Bioinformatics

Top 4 California Colleges with the highest percentage of Bioinformatics among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Coleman University
San Diego, CA
 1
(1.2%)
 $23,100 
 DeVry University-California
Pomona, CA
 10
(1.0%)
Less Selective$14,465 
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
 18
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$28,673 
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University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
 7
(0.2%)
Less Selective- 
1
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.