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. Also, learn how USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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USD holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #139 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #29 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of San Diego conferred 68 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,473 a year. This is lower than $80,450, the median for all majors at USD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USD, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,795, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,120 | $58,420 |
| Fees | $1,066 | $1,066 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of San Diego.
The general biology program at USD breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 68 |
USD granted 68 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).