by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UCLA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #20 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCLA among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #86 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 86 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 22 of 141 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 446 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 446 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UCLA is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #20 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCLA earn a median of $55,250 a year. This is lower than $79,139, the median for all majors at UCLA.
To complete a bachelor’s at UCLA, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $16,028 in student loans. This is below $16,088, the typical median for all majors at UCLA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 UCLA were Asian. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 179 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 43 |
UCLA conferred 446 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (40%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UCLA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 15 |
