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 CSUCI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CSUCI was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #29 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 265 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 267 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Channel Islands handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 147 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUCI is $38,344. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSUCI, biology students borrow a median amount of $37,907 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at CSUCI is $383 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 | $1,075 | $1,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $906 | $906 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,200 | $14,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
Learn more about CSUCI tuition and fees.
Of the 103 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from CSUCI in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Channel Islands with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the CSUCI 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 CSUCI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State University - Channel Islands.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.