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. Also, learn how UCSB ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, UCSB came in at #45. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 45 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 384 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 377 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSB is $33,486. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, biology students borrow a median amount of $36,772 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 UCSB is $317 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 | $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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 384 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from UCSB. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 56 |
Online degrees for the UCSB 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 UCSB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 96 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 78 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 76 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 54 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.