by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Columbia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 72 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #52 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 52 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New York | 4 of 83 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 of 221 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
| Professional Certificate | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Columbia University is in the top 5% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 72 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Columbia University earn a median of $62,588 a year. This is below $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Columbia University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $19,892 in student loans. This is below $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University 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 Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Columbia University granted 62 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (34%).
Graduate study is also available at Columbia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 33 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 21 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 22 |
