General Biology at California State University-Fresno
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Fresno. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Fresno is in Fresno, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 217 general biology degrees were awarded at California State University-Fresno.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Fresno
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Fresno. Of 24,427 students, 855 (4%) studied exclusively online and 13,004 (53%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at California State University-Fresno
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Fresno’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #52 of 138 |
| Best Value | California | #54 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #304 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from California State University-Fresno
Students who complete California State University-Fresno’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,673 |
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $30,639 |
| 4 years | $44,294 |
| 5 years | $54,153 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from California State University-Fresno take home a median $44,294, compared with $61,604 for all California State University-Fresno graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from California State University-Fresno is $15,853.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at California State University-Fresno, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at California State University-Fresno are 62% women (135) and 38% men (82).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Among the 193 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at California State University-Fresno, 63% were women (121) and 37% were men (72).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 84 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 47 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 76% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, above the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Of the 24 master’s general biology graduates at California State University-Fresno, 58% were women (14) and 42% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 46% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, above the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at California State University-Fresno
The General Biology program at California State University-Fresno breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 217 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at California State University-Fresno pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.