by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal State Long Beach. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State Long Beach highly for general biology, placing at #67 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 67 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 18 of 141 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 333 |
| Master’s | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Long Beach handed out 333 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Cal State Long Beach ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach report a median salary of $56,054 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, general biology students borrow a median amount of $13,000 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were Hispanic or Latino. About 37% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 110 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Cal State Long Beach awarded 333 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (37%).
Graduate study is also available at Cal State Long Beach. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 14 |
