by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CLU was ranked #394 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #42 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 388 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 394 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Lutheran University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,894 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at CLU is $645 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CLU paid an average of $1,615 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,880 | $49,880 |
| Fees | $790 | $790 |
| Books and Supplies | $936 | $936 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,734 | $17,734 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,046 | $4,046 |
Learn more about CLU tuition and fees.
Of the 59 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from CLU in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Lutheran University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
CLU does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CLU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 19 |
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