by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how California State University-Chico ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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California State University-Chico is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #158 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #34 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Chico handed out 67 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California State University-Chico report a median salary of $49,394 a year. This is below $57,793, the median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at California State University-Chico, general biology students accumulate a median of $18,750 in student loans. This is above $18,690, the typical median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,388 | $2,388 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-Chico are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Chico with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at California State University-Chico are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Chico with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at California State University-Chico.
This general biology program at California State University-Chico breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 71 |
California State University-Chico awarded 71 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (41%).