Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how CSU Channel Islands stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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CSU Channel Islands is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #103 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Channel Islands conferred 84 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CSU Channel Islands earn a median of $54,178 a year. This is lower than $59,834, the median for all majors at CSU Channel Islands.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CSU Channel Islands, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is higher than $16,867, the typical median for all majors at CSU Channel Islands.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,075 | $1,075 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU Channel Islands were Hispanic or Latino. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Channel Islands with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at California State University-Channel Islands.
This general biology program at CSU Channel Islands breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 84 |
CSU Channel Islands granted 84 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (44%).