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Biology at California State University–Fullerton

California State University–Fullerton graduates about 273 biology majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 523rd of 692 schools we score for biology, a light program at 40 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 105 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 85% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $68,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major. Research spending in the field runs about $2 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

Graduates a year2733% of the class
Courses in the catalog105more than 85% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$68,0001.04× the same major nationally
Research in the field$2Ma year, NSF
Admit rate91%whole school

Around California State University–Fullerton

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Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Humanities & Social Sciences, Student Health and Counseling Center, Environmental Health and Safety, Computer Science.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 35 · Student housing 12 · Athletics 4 · Dining 2 · Arts 2 · Offices 2.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. University of Louisiana Monroe 41
  2. Bellarmine University 41
  3. Hamline University 41
  4. Curry College 41
  5. Kennesaw State University 40
  6. University of West Florida 40
  7. California State University–East Bay 40
  8. East Tennessee State University 40

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares California State University–Fullerton with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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