by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at UCSD UC San Diego. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Doctoral 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 #43 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 43 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 10 of 143 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-San Diego handed out 93 master’s degrees in general biology.
UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the master’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 6 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 7 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were White. Approximately 33% 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 master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UCSD UC San Diego awarded 93 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-San Diego awarded 48 doctoral degrees in general biology.
UCSD UC San Diego is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are White. Roughly 40% 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 doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UCSD UC San Diego awarded 32 doctoral degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
UCSD UC San Diego awarded 16 doctoral completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (38%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UCSD UC San Diego. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 353 |