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. In addition, we cover how SFSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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SFSU is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #44 out of 841 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 348 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 329 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 54 students received their master’s degree in biology from SFSU. This makes it the #23 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 SFSU is $38,903. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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 San Francisco State University.
Of the 348 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SFSU, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 133 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Of the 54 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from SFSU, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 58 |
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