Below 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 |