Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Saint Louis University compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Saint Louis University is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #298 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 5 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Missouri | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 25 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 30 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Missouri | 35 |
| College Major Best Value | 35 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 95 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 105 |
| College Major Best Value | 105 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Saint Louis University conferred 76 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Saint Louis University report a median salary of $47,478 a year. This is lower than $74,905, the median for all majors at Saint Louis University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Saint Louis University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,586, the typical median for all majors at Saint Louis University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,100 | $54,760 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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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 largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Saint Louis University are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Saint Louis University are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a master’s 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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Saint Louis University were White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Saint Louis University.
The general biology program at Saint Louis University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 84 |
Saint Louis University awarded 84 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).