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. In addition, we cover how SFSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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SFSU is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #60 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 60 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 362 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 348 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in biology from SFSU. This makes it the #23 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SFSU is $36,259. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $15,664 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SFSU tuition and fees.
Of the 362 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from SFSU in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 111 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Online degrees for the SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students earned a master's degree in biology from SFSU. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.