by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Cal Poly Humboldt ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Cal Poly Humboldt holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #358 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #60 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 60 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 60 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 60 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 60 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 71 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 71 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 71 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 71 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 90 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 90 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in California | 90 |
| College Major Best Value | 90 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt conferred 96 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly Humboldt report a median salary of $39,303 a year. This is below $44,237, the median for all majors at Cal Poly Humboldt.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal Poly Humboldt, general biology students accumulate a median of $20,200 in student loans. This is higher than $19,223, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly Humboldt.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,313 | $2,313 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly Humboldt were White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly Humboldt are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
This general biology program at Cal Poly Humboldt offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 119 |
Cal Poly Humboldt awarded 119 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).