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UC Santa Cruz is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #65 out of 836 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 701 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 813 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #222 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 32 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,315 | $1,315 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,785 | $18,785 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,646 | $5,646 |
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Of the 701 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UC Santa Cruz in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 193 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 189 |
| White | 215 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 76 |
Online degrees for the UC Santa Cruz biological & biomedical sciences 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 Santa Cruz Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UC Santa Cruz in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 275 |
| Engineering | 242 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 167 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 157 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.