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. Also, learn how UC Merced ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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UC Merced was ranked #111 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #15 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 111 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 316 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 360 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Merced go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,140 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Merced, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,826 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 $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UC Merced is $178 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,293 | $20,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,011 | $5,011 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
Of the 316 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UC Merced in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 148 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the UC Merced biology 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 Merced Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of California - Merced.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 24 |