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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCI UC Irvine stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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UCI UC Irvine is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #102 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #26 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Irvine awarded 784 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at UCI UC Irvine earn a median of $48,182 a year. This is below $71,034, the median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCI UC Irvine, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $15,767 in student loans. This is below $16,539, the typical median for all majors at UCI UC Irvine.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,492 | $2,492 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UCI UC Irvine are Asian. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Irvine with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 410 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 128 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 66 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of California-Irvine.
The general biology program at UCI UC Irvine includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 784 |
UCI UC Irvine granted 784 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (52%).