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, and more. In addition, we cover how Cal State Fullerton ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State Fullerton was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 194 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 195 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 237 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in biology from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #110 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in 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 | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Books and Supplies | $965 | $965 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,254 | $4,254 |
Learn more about Cal State Fullerton tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 237 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Cal State Fullerton. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Cal State Fullerton make a median salary of $67,422. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Cal State Fullerton in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State University - Fullerton.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 67 |
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