by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CSUN ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #32 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 303 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 282 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in biology from CSUN. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUN is $21,685. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSUN, biology students borrow a median amount of $15,059 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State University - Northridge.
Of the 303 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from CSUN in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 14 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 biology majors earned their master's degree from CSUN. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 34 |
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