by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how San Jose State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, San Jose State University handed out 178 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at San Jose State University report a median salary of $71,804 a year. This is lower than $83,861, the median for all majors at San Jose State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,326 | $2,326 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at San Jose State University are Asian. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Among recent graduates, 23% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at San Jose State University were Asian. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at San Jose State University.
This general biology program at San Jose State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 222 |
San Jose State University conferred 222 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (42%).