Here is an overview of this program at Cal State Fullerton. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal State Fullerton among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #50 out of 1,257 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best General Biology Schools 50 of 1,257 Best General Biology Schools in California 13 of 141
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Cal State Fullerton, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 244 Master’s 12
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Fullerton awarded 244 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Cal State Fullerton holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton report a median salary of $63,241 a year. This is lower than $67,546, the median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.In State Out of State Tuition $5,742 $18,684 Fees $1,386 $1,386
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Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Fullerton are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a bachelor’s in general biology.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Cal State Fullerton awarded 244 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (41%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State Fullerton. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.Graduate Level Annual Graduates Master’s Degrees in General Biology 12