by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal State Long Beach. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 63 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal State Long Beach as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #68 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 68 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in California | 17 of 143 |
The following degree levels are granted in biological & biomedical sciences at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 481 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at Cal State Long Beach includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 347 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 68 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 62 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 29 |
| Biotechnology | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Long Beach conferred 481 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Cal State Long Beach holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #15 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal State Long Beach earn a median of $54,105 a year. This is below $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $14,649 in student loans. This is below $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Find out more about Cal State Long Beach tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 141 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 43 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal State Long Beach. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 10 |
