by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how California State University-Fresno stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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California State University-Fresno ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #304 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #52 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Fresno handed out 193 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California State University-Fresno earn a median of $44,294 a year. This is below $61,604, the median for all majors at California State University-Fresno.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-Fresno, general biology students borrow a median amount of $15,853 in student loans. This is above $15,601, the typical median for all majors at California State University-Fresno.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,257 | $1,257 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-Fresno 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-Fresno with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at California State University-Fresno were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fresno with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at California State University-Fresno.
The general biology program at California State University-Fresno breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 217 |
California State University-Fresno granted 217 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (42%).