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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #96 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #13 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 215 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 267 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #209 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
Of the 215 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 170 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 39 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,336 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 558 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 263 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 185 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 117 |
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