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. In addition, we cover how Chico State ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #299 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #30 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 297 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 299 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from Chico State. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chico State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,120 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
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 | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
Learn more about Chico State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Chico State. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Chico State 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 Chico State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from Chico State. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Chico State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State University - Chico.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 25 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 19 |
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