by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Sacramento State stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Sacramento State is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Sacramento conferred 263 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Sacramento State earn a median of $55,332 a year. This is lower than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Sacramento State, general biology students borrow a median amount of $15,019 in student loans. This is below $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State were Asian. About 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at California State University-Sacramento.
The general biology program at Sacramento State breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 287 |
Sacramento State conferred 287 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (27%).