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 Cal State East Bay ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State East Bay was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #19 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 165 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 173 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - East Bay handed out 185 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from Cal State East Bay. This makes it the #181 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 State East Bay is $44,370. 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 State East Bay, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,052 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,313 | $1,313 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,003 | $1,003 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,480 | $16,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about Cal State East Bay tuition and fees.
Of the 185 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Cal State East Bay in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - East Bay with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the Cal State East Bay 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 State East Bay Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Cal State East Bay in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - East Bay with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State University - East Bay.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 13 |