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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of California - Santa Cruz

813 Bachelor's Degrees
17 Master's Degrees
32 Doctor's Degrees
We'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, and more. Also, learn how UC Santa Cruz ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available at UC Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

UC Santa Cruz was ranked #92 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences 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 #11 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 80
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates 86
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 89
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 91
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 92
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 95
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (With Aid) 99
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 100
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 101
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 118
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 122
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences 134
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 153
Best Value Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 157
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates 160
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 163
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 163
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 166
Best Value Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 169
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 171
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 175
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 179
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 183
Best Value Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 185
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (With Aid) 189
Best Value Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (With Aid) 200
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (With Aid) 208
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 226
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 229
Best Value Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 236
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 236
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 245
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Colleges for Veterans 249
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 263
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences 292
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences 300
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 310
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates 336
Highest Paid Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates 340
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 434
Best Value Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Income Over $110k) 444
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences 565
Best Value Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences 592

Popularity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at UC Santa Cruz

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 813 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 849 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Diversity at UC Santa Cruz

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of California - Santa Cruz.

UC Santa Cruz Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program

Of the 813 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UC Santa Cruz, about 40% were men and 60% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 194
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 252
White 245
Non-Resident Aliens 16
Other Races 92

UC Santa Cruz Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program

Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from UC Santa Cruz in 2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 3

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors

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.

Major Annual Graduates
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 313
General Biology 204
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 155
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 70
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 61
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 52
Pharmacology & Toxicology 5
Biotechnology 2

Majors Similar to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Physical Sciences 343
Natural Resources & Conservation 227
Engineering 221
Mathematics & Statistics 171
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 20

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