by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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SCU was ranked #101 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Santa Clara University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,270 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCU, biology students borrow a median amount of $68,880 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at SCU paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,587 | $58,587 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
| Books and Supplies | $939 | $939 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,984 | $18,984 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SCU tuition and fees.
Of the 81 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from SCU in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
SCU does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Santa Clara University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 39 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.