by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Cal State Long Beach ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Cal State Long Beach holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #64 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Long Beach conferred 333 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach report a median salary of $56,054 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, general biology students borrow a median amount of $13,000 in student loans. This is lower than $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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Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were Hispanic or Latino. About 37% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 110 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 24 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach were White. Roughly 50% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at California State University-Long Beach.
The general biology program at Cal State Long Beach includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 347 |
Cal State Long Beach granted 347 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (37%).