by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Merced ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 360 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 287 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Merced go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,685 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Merced, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,325 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UC Merced is $178 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of California - Merced.
Of the 360 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UC Merced, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 101 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 20 |
