by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GWU as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #149 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 149 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 6 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 38 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
GWU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at GWU report a median salary of $52,126 a year. This is lower than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GWU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $24,816 in student loans. This is above $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
Learn more about GWU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
GWU granted 70 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
Graduate study is also available at GWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
