by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Marshall University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Marshall University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #871 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Marshall University handed out 74 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Marshall University earn a median of $38,607 a year. This is lower than $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Marshall University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,206 in student loans. This is above $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Marshall University were White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 44% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Marshall University were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Marshall University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Marshall University.
This general biology program at Marshall University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 82 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 12 |
Marshall University awarded 82 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Marshall University granted 12 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).