by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how American University compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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American University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #437 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in District Of Columbia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
To complete a bachelor’s at American University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $19,866 in student loans. This is below $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at American University are White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from American University were women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at American University are Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at American University.
This general biology program at American University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 40 |
American University granted 40 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).