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 Pomona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly Pomona was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #20 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 186 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona handed out 243 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 245 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in biology from Cal Poly Pomona. This makes it the #59 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 Pomona is $35,334. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly Pomona, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,048 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,697 | $1,697 |
| Books and Supplies | $995 | $995 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,330 | $16,330 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,041 | $4,041 |
Learn more about Cal Poly Pomona tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 243 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 105 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Cal Poly Pomona 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 Cal Poly Pomona Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a master's degree in biology from Cal Poly Pomona. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 43 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 30 |
| Zoology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.