by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #96 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 96 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 11 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 16 of 91 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 173 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University conferred 173 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
BU is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at BU report a median salary of $56,324 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 15 |
BU awarded 173 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (34%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 41 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
