by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CSUN. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #27 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CSUN highly for general biology, coming in at #139 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 139 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 29 of 141 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 261 |
| Master’s | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Northridge handed out 261 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
CSUN is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #27 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN earn a median of $57,875 a year. This is lower than $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CSUN, general biology students accumulate a median of $15,059 in student loans. This is below $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 20 |
CSUN granted 261 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (39%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CSUN. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 19 |
