by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how JCU compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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JCU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #498 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Ohio.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, John Carroll University handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,794 a year. This is below $59,717, the median for all majors at JCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JCU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,131, the typical median for all majors at JCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,740 | $48,700 |
| Fees | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at JCU are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Carroll University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at JCU are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Carroll University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at John Carroll University.
The general biology program at JCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 47 |
JCU conferred 47 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).