by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Cal State LA compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Cal State LA holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #237 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #44 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools | 13 |
| College Major Best Value | 13 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 24 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 24 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 24 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 24 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in California | 24 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 24 |
| College Major Best Value | 24 |
| College Major Best Value | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles handed out 172 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal State LA earn a median of $43,809 a year. This is below $61,510, the median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, general biology students accumulate a median of $13,000 in student loans. This is below $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
Find out more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Cal State LA are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at California State University-Los Angeles.
The general biology program at Cal State LA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 185 |
Cal State LA conferred 185 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (72%).