by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how GCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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GCU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #927 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Arizona.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Grand Canyon University handed out 276 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,156 a year. This is lower than $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GCU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,921 in student loans. This is lower than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
Learn more about GCU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Grand Canyon University.
The general biology program at GCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 276 |
GCU granted 276 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.