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 Fresno State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Fresno State was ranked #277 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #34 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Fresno handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from Fresno State. This makes it the #147 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 Fresno State is $26,673. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fresno State, biology students borrow a median amount of $15,853 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State University - Fresno.
The biology program at Fresno State awarded 141 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
The biology program at Fresno State awarded 11 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Biotechnology | 5 |
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