by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at CSUMB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #40 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSUMB as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #297 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 297 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 49 of 141 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at CSUMB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Monterey Bay conferred 93 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
CSUMB is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #40 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUMB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,651 a year. This is lower than $55,901, the median for all majors at CSUMB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUMB, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is higher than $14,622, the typical median for all majors at CSUMB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,695 | $1,695 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUMB are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Monterey Bay with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CSUMB conferred 93 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (57%).
