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. We've also included details on how USFCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at USFCA was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #23 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 247 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 248 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of San Francisco handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from USFCA. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USFCA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,423 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 USFCA, biology students borrow a median amount of $76,133 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 USFCA is $690 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USFCA paid an average of $2,055 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,670 | $57,670 |
| Fees | $552 | $552 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,300 | $17,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
Learn more about USFCA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 104 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from USFCA. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Francisco with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the USFCA 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 USFCA Online Learning page.
Of the 6 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from USFCA, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Francisco with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of San Francisco.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.