by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at California State University-San Marcos. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates California State University-San Marcos highly for general biology, placing at #77 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 77 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 20 of 141 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at California State University-San Marcos, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 161 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-San Marcos conferred 161 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
California State University-San Marcos ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at California State University-San Marcos report a median salary of $57,860 a year. This is lower than $61,351, the median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-San Marcos, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,174 in student loans. This is higher than $17,019, the typical median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
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 | $1,998 | $1,998 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-San Marcos were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-San Marcos with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
California State University-San Marcos conferred 161 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (43%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at California State University-San Marcos. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
