by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Boston College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Boston College among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #16 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 16 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 91 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 186 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston College awarded 186 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Boston College earn a median of $63,852 a year. This is below $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Boston College, general biology students accumulate a median of $19,000 in student loans. This is above $18,101, the typical median for all majors at Boston College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,530 | $69,400 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,302 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Boston College conferred 186 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Boston College. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
