by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how UC Davis ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Davis awarded 487 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Davis earn a median of $56,137 a year. This is lower than $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, general biology students borrow a median amount of $13,000 in student loans. This is below $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis were Asian. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 203 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of California-Davis.
The general biology program at UC Davis breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 389 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 98 |
UC Davis conferred 389 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (40%).
UC Davis conferred 98 completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (47%).