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 UCLA 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, UCLA came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 515 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 555 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in biology from UCLA. This makes it the #167 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #66 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 UCLA is $24,167. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCLA, biology students borrow a median amount of $16,028 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UCLA is $324 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 515 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UCLA. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 184 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 166 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from UCLA in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 269 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 260 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 240 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 188 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 139 |
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