by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at George Mason. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason highly for general biology, ranked #150 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 150 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 5 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 294 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 272 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 65 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University handed out 272 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
George Mason is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 5 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 137 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at George Mason go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,237 a year. This is below $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at George Mason, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $21,625 in student loans. This is below $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were Asian. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 94 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 20 |
George Mason granted 272 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (35%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at George Mason. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 65 |
