by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Riverside. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #37 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Riverside among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #245 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 245 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 44 of 141 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at UC Riverside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 583 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Riverside conferred 583 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UC Riverside ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #37 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside report a median salary of $44,091 a year. This is below $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, general biology students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside were Asian. Approximately 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-Riverside with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 233 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 197 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 45 |
UC Riverside granted 583 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (40%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Riverside. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
