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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Ranked at #7 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UCLA is in the top 1% of the country for biology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 7 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 412 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 523 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCLA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,242 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCLA, biology students borrow a median amount of $41,812 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UCLA is $324 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 | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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The biology program at UCLA awarded 412 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to 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 | 173 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 27 |
UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
The biology program at UCLA awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 286 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 235 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 222 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 204 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 152 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.