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 biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, UC Berkeley came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 233 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley is $36,642. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UC Berkeley is $513 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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Of the 177 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Berkeley, about 21% were men and 79% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in 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, 100% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 806 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 59 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 17 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.