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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological sciences majors, SFSU came in at #42. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 348 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 329 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from SFSU. This makes it the #7 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at San Francisco State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of biological sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to 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 biological sciences.
| 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 47 students who earned a master's degree in Biology Studies from SFSU in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 62% 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 biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
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