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. We've also included details on how CSM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at CSM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CSM paid an average of $359 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $46 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,340 |
| Fees | $44 | $44 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,971 | $1,971 |
Learn more about CSM tuition and fees.
CSM 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 CSM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 biology majors earned their associate's degree from CSM. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of San Mateo with a associate's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |