Below are the key facts about this program at Bowie State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #18 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Bowie State University among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #1,225 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,225 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Maryland | 19 of 20 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 219 of 221 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Bowie State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bowie State University awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Bowie State University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Bowie State University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is above $28,474, the typical median for all majors at Bowie State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,760 | $16,833 |
| Fees | $3,105 | $3,105 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Bowie State University are Black or African American. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowie State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Bowie State University awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (74%).