by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Davis ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #47 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 418 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 364 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Davis is $35,241. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UC Davis is $342 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 | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 418 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UC Davis. About 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 - Davis with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 180 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 30 |
UC Davis does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Davis Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 525 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 250 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 137 |
| Genetics | 120 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 102 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.