General Biology at California State University-Stanislaus
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what California State University-Stanislaus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Stanislaus is in Turlock, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 110 general biology degrees were granted at California State University-Stanislaus.
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Studying Online at California State University-Stanislaus
Distance learning is available at California State University-Stanislaus. Among 9,724 students, 1,332 (14%) studied exclusively online and 5,603 (58%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at California State University-Stanislaus
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Stanislaus’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #33 of 138 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #35 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 189 |
| Best Value | California | #39 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #156 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from California State University-Stanislaus
Graduates of California State University-Stanislaus’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 | $33,427 |
| 2 years | $34,603 |
| 3 years | $40,659 |
| 4 years | $53,638 |
| 5 years | $63,940 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from California State University-Stanislaus earn a median of $53,638, compared with $57,438 for all California State University-Stanislaus graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from California State University-Stanislaus stands at $15,101.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at California State University-Stanislaus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at California State University-Stanislaus are 75% women (83) and 25% men (27).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Stanislaus
Among the 109 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at California State University-Stanislaus, 75% were women (82) and 25% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Stanislaus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 48 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 66% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Stanislaus, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at California State University-Stanislaus
Of the 1 master’s general biology degrees awarded at California State University-Stanislaus, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Stanislaus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at California State University-Stanislaus, 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-Stanislaus
This General Biology program at California State University-Stanislaus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 110 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at California State University-Stanislaus go on to a range of careers. 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.