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. We've also included details on how CLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CLU was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #33 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Lutheran University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CLU is $26,541. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CLU, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,962 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 CLU is $645 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California Lutheran University.
Of the 56 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from CLU in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Lutheran University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 13 |
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