by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at UC Berkeley. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #16 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 16 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 3 of 143 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 160 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley handed out 3 master’s degrees in general biology.
UC Berkeley is not yet ranked for general biology at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from UC Berkeley identified as women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Berkeley granted 3 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley conferred 14 doctoral degrees in general biology.
UC Berkeley holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Berkeley granted 14 doctoral degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (36%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UC Berkeley. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 160 |