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. We've also included details on how Pacific ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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Pacific was ranked #133 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology 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 #17 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 133 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of the Pacific handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from Pacific. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pacific is $14,396. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Pacific is $973 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pacific paid an average of $1,881 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 | $54,506 | $54,506 |
| Fees | $834 | $834 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,688 | $16,688 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,550 | $3,550 |
Learn more about Pacific tuition and fees.
Of the 138 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Pacific in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 64% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Pacific with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 88 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Pacific does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pacific Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 biology majors earned their master's degree from Pacific. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Pacific with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of the Pacific.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.