by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal Poly. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly highly for general biology, placing at #64 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 64 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 17 of 141 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 153 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly earn a median of $63,237 a year. This is lower than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal Poly, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $22,949 in student loans. This is higher than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’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 bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Cal Poly awarded 153 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cal Poly. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 17 |
