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. In addition, we cover how UC Davis ranks in comparison to other schools with biotech programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biotech majors, UC Davis 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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Davis is $59,156. This is higher than $47,017, which is the national median for all biotech bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of biotech bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to 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 biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UC Davis biotech 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 Davis Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 525 |
| General Biology | 418 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 250 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 137 |
| Genetics | 120 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.