by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Davis. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Davis among the top schools in the country for biotechnology, coming in at #5 out of 82 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 5 of 82 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in California | 2 of 7 |
The following degree levels are available for biotechnology at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Davis awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in biotechnology.
UC Davis is among the very best schools in the country for biotechnology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Biotechnology students who finish a bachelor’s at UC Davis report a median salary of $75,451 a year. This is above $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, biotechnology students borrow a median amount of $11,985 in student loans. This is lower than $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of biotechnology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of biotechnology bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis are Asian. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
