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 CSUCI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CSUCI was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #37 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Channel Islands handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUCI is $33,204. 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 CSUCI, biology students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 CSUCI is $383 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State University - Channel Islands.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 147 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from CSUCI. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Channel Islands with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 27 |
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