by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 22 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly highly for general biology, placing at #70 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 70 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 19 of 143 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 153 |
| Master’s | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 17 master’s degrees in general biology.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 9 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Cal Poly awarded 17 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Cal Poly. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 153 |