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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UC Berkeley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cell biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for cell biology majors, UC Berkeley came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 767 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 829 degrees were handed out.
Cell Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,270 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,393 for all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, cell biology students borrow a median amount of $41,960 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $43,494.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cell biology program at UC Berkeley is $362 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 767 cell biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 329 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 115 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 77 |
UC Berkeley does not offer an online option for its cell biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in cell biology from UC Berkeley in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Berkeley are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 195 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 59 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 17 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 15 |
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