by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UC Riverside compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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UC Riverside is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #228 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #37 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Riverside conferred 583 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside report a median salary of $44,091 a year. This is below $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, general biology students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
Read more about UC Riverside tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside were Asian. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 233 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 197 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 45 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at UC Riverside were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UC Riverside were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of California-Riverside.
This general biology program at UC Riverside breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 583 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 31 |
UC Riverside granted 583 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (40%).
UC Riverside awarded 31 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (29%).