by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCSD UC San Diego. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCSD UC San Diego as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #49 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 49 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 12 of 141 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 353 |
| Master’s | 93 |
| Doctoral | 48 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-San Diego conferred 353 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 5% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSD UC San Diego earn a median of $63,597 a year. This is below $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSD UC San Diego, general biology students borrow a median amount of $17,667 in student loans. This is higher than $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 UCSD UC San Diego are Asian. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 130 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 33 |
UCSD UC San Diego granted 353 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (37%).
Graduate study is also available at UCSD UC San Diego. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 93 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 48 |
