by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how CSUMB stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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CSUMB holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #323 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #56 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Monterey Bay awarded 93 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUMB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,651 a year. This is lower than $55,901, the median for all majors at CSUMB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUMB, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is higher than $14,622, the typical median for all majors at CSUMB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,695 | $1,695 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUMB are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Monterey Bay with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at California State University-Monterey Bay.
The general biology program at CSUMB offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 93 |
CSUMB awarded 93 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (57%).