by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Sac State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Sac State was ranked #114 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #16 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 114 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 207 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 294 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 265 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from Sac State. This makes it the #121 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sac State is $37,192. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sac State, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,763 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 $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Sac State is $206 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
Learn more about Sac State tuition and fees.
Of the 294 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Sac State in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 87 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Sac State does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Sac State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Sac State make a median salary of $59,935. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Sac State in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.