We'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, and more. Also, learn how CSUSM ranks among other schools offering degrees in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in biotech from CSUSM. This makes it the #16 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biotech majors graduating with a master's degree from CSUSM make a median salary of $55,438 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,827.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSUSM, biotech students borrow a median amount of $18,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biotech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,250.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at California State University - San Marcos.
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biotech from CSUSM in 2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in biotech.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 6 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
White | 9 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 6 |
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in biotech from CSUSM in 2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a master's in biotech.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Biology | 194 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.