by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Georgetown. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Georgetown among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #36 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 36 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 6 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 of 221 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Georgetown, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Georgetown University awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Georgetown is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Georgetown earn a median of $51,400 a year. This is below $103,843, the median for all majors at Georgetown.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Georgetown, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $17,500 in student loans. This is higher than $16,618, the typical median for all majors at Georgetown.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,784 | $67,896 |
| Fees | $193 | $193 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgetown were White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Georgetown awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
Georgetown awarded 35 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Georgetown. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 8 |
