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. Also, learn how USC 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, USC came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from USC. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at USC is $20,210. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USC, biology students borrow a median amount of $52,413 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 USC is $443 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USC was $2,244 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from USC. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
The biology program at USC awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 134 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 71 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 70 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 56 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.