General Biology at California State University-Sacramento
If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what California State University-Sacramento. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Sacramento is in Sacramento, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 287 general biology graduations were recorded at California State University-Sacramento.
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Studying Online at California State University-Sacramento
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Sacramento. Among 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Sacramento’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | California | #67 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #70 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Those who finish California State University-Sacramento’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 | $35,839 |
| 2 years | $35,702 |
| 3 years | $44,836 |
| 4 years | $55,332 |
| 5 years | $67,859 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $55,332, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from California State University-Sacramento stands at $15,019.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at California State University-Sacramento, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at California State University-Sacramento are 61% women (175) and 39% men (112).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Of the 263 bachelor’s general biology graduates at California State University-Sacramento, 61% were women (160) and 39% were men (103).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 64 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 70 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 73 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 17 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, above the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at California State University-Sacramento
Among the 24 master’s general biology graduates at California State University-Sacramento, 62% were women (15) and 38% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento, lower 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-Sacramento
This General Biology program at California State University-Sacramento offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 287 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at California State University-Sacramento pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.