by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Sacramento State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Sacramento State among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #27 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 27 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 6 of 141 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 263 |
| Master’s | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Sacramento handed out 263 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Sacramento State holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Sacramento State earn a median of $55,332 a year. This is lower than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Sacramento State, general biology students borrow a median amount of $15,019 in student loans. This is below $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State were Asian. About 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Sacramento State granted 263 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (28%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Sacramento State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 24 |
