by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how FDU compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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FDU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #606 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in New Jersey.
During the most recent reporting year, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FDU report a median salary of $55,349 a year. This is below $65,878, the median for all majors at FDU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FDU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,871, the typical median for all majors at FDU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,000 | $35,830 |
| Fees | $1,180 | $1,180 |
Learn more about FDU tuition and fees.
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 FDU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at FDU were Hispanic or Latino. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus.
The general biology program at FDU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 47 |
FDU conferred 47 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (36%).