General Biology at California State University-Fullerton
If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Fullerton. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Fullerton sits in Fullerton, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 256 general biology degrees were awarded at California State University-Fullerton.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Fullerton
Many students take online classes at California State University-Fullerton. Among 43,662 students, 3,776 (9%) studied exclusively online and 23,263 (53%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at California State University-Fullerton
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Fullerton’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #12 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 189 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 187 |
| Best Value | California | #32 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from California State University-Fullerton
Students who complete California State University-Fullerton’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,521 |
| 2 years | $39,927 |
| 3 years | $49,297 |
| 4 years | $63,241 |
| 5 years | $78,137 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from California State University-Fullerton report median earnings of $63,241, compared with $67,546 for all California State University-Fullerton graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at California State University-Fullerton, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at California State University-Fullerton are 71% women (182) and 29% men (74).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fullerton
Among the 244 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at California State University-Fullerton, 72% were women (175) and 28% were men (69).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 100 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 77 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 78% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, above the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at California State University-Fullerton
Among the 12 master’s general biology degrees awarded at California State University-Fullerton, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, higher than 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-Fullerton
This General Biology program at California State University-Fullerton breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 256 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at California State University-Fullerton work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, 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.