by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #10 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SCU as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #45 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 45 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 11 of 141 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at SCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Santa Clara University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
SCU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SCU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $19,941 in student loans. This is below $20,351, the typical median for all majors at SCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,224 | $60,639 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
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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 SCU were Asian. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
SCU awarded 51 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (29%).