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. In addition, we cover how San Jose State ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The biology major at San Jose State 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 171 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in biology from San Jose State. This makes it the #48 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,866 | $19,866 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,514 | $3,514 |
Learn more about San Jose State tuition and fees.
The biology program at San Jose State awarded 182 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the San Jose State 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 San Jose State Online Learning page.
Of the 42 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from San Jose State in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at San Jose State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 13 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.