by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UC Merced compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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UC Merced is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #48 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Merced conferred 287 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Merced report a median salary of $52,891 a year. This is lower than $62,823, the median for all majors at UC Merced.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Merced, general biology students borrow a median amount of $18,325 in student loans. This is lower than $18,613, the typical median for all majors at UC Merced.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,393 | $2,393 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 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 UC Merced were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of California-Merced.
The general biology program at UC Merced breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 287 |
UC Merced awarded 287 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (57%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.