by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal State LA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #36 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State LA highly for general biology, ranked #226 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 226 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 41 of 141 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 172 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Los Angeles awarded 172 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Cal State LA ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #36 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal State LA earn a median of $43,809 a year. This is below $61,510, the median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, general biology students accumulate a median of $13,000 in student loans. This is below $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Cal State LA granted 172 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (73%).
Graduate study is also available at Cal State LA. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 13 |
