by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Northeastern University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Northeastern University is in the top 1% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #42 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University awarded 130 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Northeastern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,280 a year. This is lower than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Northeastern University.
The general biology program at Northeastern University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 141 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 10 |
Northeastern University awarded 141 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).
Northeastern University awarded 10 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (40%).