by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Pennsylvania State University - University Park compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 299 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,368 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park 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 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 32 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
The general biology program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 306 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 20 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park conferred 306 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
Pennsylvania State University - University Park conferred 20 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).