by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Drexel stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Drexel is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #251 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in Pennsylvania.
During the most recent reporting year, Drexel University conferred 156 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Drexel go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,036 a year. This is lower than $83,624, the median for all majors at Drexel.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Drexel, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $28,915, the typical median for all majors at Drexel.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,766 | $60,042 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Drexel were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Drexel were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Drexel were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Drexel University.
This general biology program at Drexel includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 164 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 16 |
Drexel conferred 164 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).
Drexel granted 16 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (38%).