by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at La Sierra University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #62 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, La Sierra University highly for general biology, placing at #1,076 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,076 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 140 of 141 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at La Sierra University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, La Sierra University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
La Sierra University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #62 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from La Sierra University earn a median of $40,605 a year. This is below $48,354, the median for all majors at La Sierra University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at La Sierra University, general biology students accumulate a median of $25,500 in student loans. This is lower than $29,507, the typical median for all majors at La Sierra University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,228 | $36,720 |
| Fees | $990 | $990 |
Learn more about La Sierra University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at La Sierra University were Asian. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from La Sierra University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
La Sierra University granted 18 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).
La Sierra University conferred 3 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (33%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, La Sierra University conferred 3 undergraduate certificate degrees in general biology.
La Sierra University has not been ranked for general biology at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of general biology undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of general biology undergraduate certificate degree graduates at La Sierra University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from La Sierra University with a undergraduate certificate in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
La Sierra University conferred 3 undergraduate certificate completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (67%).
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