by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Marquette University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Marquette University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #162 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 4 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 4 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Wisconsin | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 26 |
| Best Value General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 26 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Wisconsin | 26 |
| College Major Best Value | 26 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Marquette University awarded 171 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University earn a median of $66,072 a year. This is lower than $77,992, the median for all majors at Marquette University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Marquette University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,296 in student loans. This is above $24,122, the typical median for all majors at Marquette University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,970 | $50,070 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Marquette University were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Marquette University are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Marquette University.
This general biology program at Marquette University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 134 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 44 |
Marquette University granted 134 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
Marquette University awarded 44 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).