by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at San Diego State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks San Diego State University highly for general biology, coming in at #34 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 34 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 9 of 141 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 252 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University conferred 252 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
San Diego State University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at San Diego State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,383 a year. This is below $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at San Diego State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $17,998 in student loans. This is higher than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 26 |
San Diego State University granted 252 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
Graduate study is also available at San Diego State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
