by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #89 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 204 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in biology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #86 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $35,638. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $559 per month.
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 160 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo biology 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.
Of the 10 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
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 biology.
| 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 biology majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 39 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.