by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Cal State Long Beach ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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Cal State Long Beach is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. In particular, it placed #68 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 15 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 15 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in California | 15 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 19 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 19 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
| Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 62 |
| Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in California | 62 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Long Beach handed out 481 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal State Long Beach earn a median of $54,105 a year. This is below $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $14,649 in student loans. This is below $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 141 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 43 |
Among recent graduates, 24% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were Hispanic or Latino. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at California State University-Long Beach.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at Cal State Long Beach offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 347 |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 68 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 62 |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 29 |
| Biotechnology | 10 |