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 MIT, M.I.T. ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Massachusetts Institute of Technology conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MIT, M.I.T. earn a median of $79,481 a year. This is lower than $156,337, the median for all majors at MIT, M.I.T..
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $61,990 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. are White. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from MIT, M.I.T. were women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. are Asian. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
This general biology program at MIT, M.I.T. breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 80 |
MIT, M.I.T. awarded 80 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).