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. Also, learn how Fresno State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Fresno State was ranked #379 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #39 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 123 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 379 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 387 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fresno handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from Fresno State. This makes it the #147 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 Fresno State is $27,014. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
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 | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,634 | $11,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,198 | $4,198 |
Learn more about Fresno State tuition and fees.
Of the 157 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Fresno State, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Fresno State 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 Fresno State Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Fresno State make a median salary of $55,084 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 biology majors earned their master's degree from Fresno State. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State University - Fresno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 28 |
| Biotechnology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.