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Biotechnology at California State University - San Marcos

36 Bachelor's Degrees
23 Master's Degrees
#31 Overall Quality
The Biotechnology major is part of the biological & biomedical sciences program at California State University - San Marcos.

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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Biotechnology Degrees Available at CSUSM

CSUSM Biotech Rankings

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.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology 6
Best Value Colleges for Biotechnology 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (With Aid) 11
Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 11
Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $30-$48k) 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $0-$30k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $48-$75k) 15
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biotechnology Graduates 16
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biotechnology 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $75-$110k) 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (Income Over $110k) 18
Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (With Aid) 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (Income Over $110k) 21
Best Biotechnology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 22
Best Value Colleges for Biotechnology (With Aid) 26
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biotechnology Graduates 27
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $30-$48k) 27
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $75-$110k) 28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $48-$75k) 29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $0-$30k) 30
Best Biotechnology Colleges for Veterans 31
Best Value Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $30-$48k) 31
Best Biotechnology Schools 31
Best Value Colleges for Biotechnology (Income Over $110k) 32
Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools 33
Best Value Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $0-$30k) 34
Best Value Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $75-$110k) 35
Best Value Colleges for Biotechnology (Income $48-$75k) 36
Highest Paid Biotechnology Graduates 39
Best Biotechnology Graduate Degree Schools 40

Popularity of Biotech at CSUSM

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.

Salary of Biotech Graduates with a Master's Degree

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.

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How Much Student Debt Do Biotech Graduates from CSUSM Have?

$18,500 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Biotech Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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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Biotech Student Diversity at CSUSM

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at California State University - San Marcos.

CSUSM Biotechnology Bachelor’s Program

Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biotech from CSUSM in 2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 6

CSUSM Biotechnology Master’s Program

Of the 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in biotech from CSUSM in 2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 1

Majors Similar to Biotech

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 194
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 37

View All Biotechnology Related Majors >

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