by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Adelphi University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Adelphi University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #440 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #41 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Adelphi University conferred 94 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,918 a year. This is below $72,786, the median for all majors at Adelphi University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Adelphi University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,519, the typical median for all majors at Adelphi University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,860 | $46,784 |
| Fees | $1,991 | $1,991 |
Learn more about Adelphi University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Adelphi University are White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Adelphi University are Black or African American. Roughly 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Adelphi University.
The general biology program at Adelphi University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 84 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 26 |
Adelphi University awarded 84 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (37%).
Adelphi University conferred 26 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (27%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.