by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how San Francisco State University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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San Francisco State University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 1 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Francisco State University conferred 339 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University earn a median of $59,380 a year. This is lower than $68,654, the median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Francisco State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is lower than $16,689, the typical median for all majors at San Francisco State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,762 | $1,762 |
Read more about San Francisco State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 101 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 22 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at San Francisco State University were Hispanic or Latino. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at San Francisco State University.
This general biology program at San Francisco State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 388 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 8 |
San Francisco State University awarded 388 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (40%).
San Francisco State University conferred 8 completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (38%).