by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Montclair State University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Montclair State University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #324 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in New Jersey.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montclair State University conferred 145 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,414 a year. This is lower than $59,350, the median for all majors at Montclair State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Montclair State University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,267, the typical median for all majors at Montclair State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,323 | $24,900 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Montclair State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Montclair State University were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Montclair State University.
This general biology program at Montclair State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 155 |
Montclair State University conferred 155 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (34%).