We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Stanislaus State compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Stanislaus State ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #156 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #33 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Stanislaus handed out 109 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Stanislaus State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,638 a year. This is lower than $57,438, the median for all majors at Stanislaus State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Stanislaus State, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $15,101 in student loans. This is above $14,813, the typical median for all majors at Stanislaus State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,158 | $2,158 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Stanislaus State are Hispanic or Latino. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Stanislaus with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from Stanislaus State identified as women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Stanislaus State were Hispanic or Latino. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Stanislaus with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at California State University-Stanislaus.
The general biology program at Stanislaus State includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 110 |
Stanislaus State awarded 110 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (45%).