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 UCSD UC San Diego stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-San Diego conferred 353 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSD UC San Diego earn a median of $63,597 a year. This is below $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSD UC San Diego, general biology students borrow a median amount of $17,667 in student loans. This is higher than $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 UCSD UC San Diego are Asian. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 130 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are White. Roughly 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-San Diego with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of California-San Diego.
This general biology program at UCSD UC San Diego offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 478 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 16 |
UCSD UC San Diego awarded 478 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).
UCSD UC San Diego granted 16 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (38%).