by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northwestern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University highly for general biology, coming in at #10 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 10 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 2 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 158 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 158 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,257 a year. This is lower than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $14,800 in student loans. This is below $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Asian. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Northwestern University conferred 158 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (34%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northwestern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 23 |
