by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how SCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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SCU is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #37 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, Santa Clara University handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SCU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $19,941 in student loans. This is below $20,351, the typical median for all majors at SCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,224 | $60,639 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
Find out more about SCU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SCU were Asian. Approximately 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Santa Clara University.
This general biology program at SCU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 51 |
SCU awarded 51 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (29%).