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. In addition, we cover how CSUDH ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUDH was ranked #696 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #58 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 683 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 696 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Dominguez Hills handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from CSUDH. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUDH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,479 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
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 | $1,322 | $1,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,106 | $1,106 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,886 | $16,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
Learn more about CSUDH tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from CSUDH. About 34% were men and 66% 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, 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Dominguez Hills with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
CSUDH 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 CSUDH Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from CSUDH in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CSUDH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Dominguez Hills with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State University - Dominguez Hills.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |