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 CSUN ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #301 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #31 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 152 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 285 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 301 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 289 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 303 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in biology from CSUN. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,506 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about CSUN tuition and fees.
Of the 289 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from CSUN in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 11 |
CSUN 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 CSUN Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from CSUN make a median salary of $49,839 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
Of the 19 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CSUN, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.