by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #22 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #92 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 92 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 24 of 141 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
USC is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #22 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at USC report a median salary of $51,077 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USC, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $5,500 in student loans. This is below $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are Asian. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
USC conferred 73 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (47%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at USC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
