Compare to Similar Programs in California

Biology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (75 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Simpson University
University of San Diego$54,223$53,473$25,0000.46
California State University-East Bay$44,370$57,742$21,5000.48
Dominican University of California$39,548$27,0000.68
California State University-San Marcos$38,527$57,860$24,1740.63
University of San Francisco$38,423$57,265$23,2500.61
National Median$32,316$25,0000.77

Other Biology Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of San Diego
San Diego
$56,444$54,223$25,000
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$7,055$44,370$21,500
Dominican University of California
San Rafael
$50,666$39,548$27,000
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos
$7,739$38,527$24,174
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$58,222$38,423$23,250

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Simpson University, approximately 42% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.