by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how NJIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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NJIT ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #351 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in New Jersey.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, New Jersey Institute of Technology conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NJIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,408 a year. This is below $88,026, the median for all majors at NJIT.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NJIT, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,834 in student loans. This is below $24,755, the typical median for all majors at NJIT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,790 | $34,024 |
| Fees | $3,640 | $3,640 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at NJIT were Asian. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at NJIT were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in general biology from NJIT were women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at NJIT were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
The general biology program at NJIT breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 65 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 |
NJIT awarded 65 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (34%).
NJIT awarded 4 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).