by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCSB ranks in comparison to other schools with cell biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCSB was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for cell biology list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in cell biology from UCSB. This makes it the #20 most popular school for cell biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in cell biology in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Cell Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,333 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,393 for all cell biology 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 | $3,131 | $3,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,482 | $1,482 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,684 | $18,684 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,456 | $5,456 |
Learn more about UCSB tuition and fees.
Of the 55 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences from UCSB in 2021-2022, 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 - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UCSB does not offer an online option for its cell biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCSB Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in cell biology from UCSB. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a master's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 384 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 96 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 78 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 54 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 38 |
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