by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at USD. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #29 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USD among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #153 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 153 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 32 of 141 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of San Diego conferred 68 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
USD is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #29 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,473 a year. This is lower than $80,450, the median for all majors at USD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USD, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,795, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,120 | $58,420 |
| Fees | $1,066 | $1,066 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
USD awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
