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 CSUSM ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #264 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #27 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 163 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 250 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 264 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 196 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 183 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from CSUSM. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUSM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,527 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
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 | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,152 | $14,152 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
Learn more about CSUSM tuition and fees.
Of the 196 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from CSUSM in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 11 |
CSUSM 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 CSUSM Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biology master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at California State University - San Marcos.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 51 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.