by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Emory University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Emory University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #172 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 24 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 30 |
| Best Value General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 30 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Georgia | 30 |
| College Major Best Value | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, Emory University conferred 216 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Emory University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,143 a year. This is below $80,816, the median for all majors at Emory University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Emory University, general biology students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is above $19,368, the typical median for all majors at Emory University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,660 | $63,400 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
Find out more about Emory University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Emory University were Asian. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 82 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Emory University were Asian. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Emory University were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Emory University.
This general biology program at Emory University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 216 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 76 |
Emory University awarded 216 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (38%).
Emory University awarded 76 completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).