by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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USC is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #85 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California handed out 73 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at USC report a median salary of $51,077 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USC, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $5,500 in student loans. This is below $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are Asian. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from USC identified as women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at USC 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 Southern California with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 62% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of Southern California.
The general biology program at USC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 78 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 9 |
USC granted 78 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (46%).
USC granted 9 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).