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, and more. In addition, we cover how Sierra College ranks in comparison to other schools with biological science programs.
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The biological science major at Sierra College is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Biological & Physical Science. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Sierra College was $414 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $46 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,936 |
| Fees | $52 | $52 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,792 | $1,792 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,804 | $6,804 |
Learn more about Sierra College tuition and fees.
Sierra College does not offer an online option for its biological science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Sierra College Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 685 biological science majors earned their associate's degree from Sierra College. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Sierra College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sierra College with a associate's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162 |
| White | 376 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 47 |