by our College Data Analytics TeamHere 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 |
Read more about Saint Louis University tuition and fees.
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%).