by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Stanford University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Stanford University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #30 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, Stanford University conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,473 | $65,127 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
Read more about Stanford University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Stanford University are Asian. About 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Stanford University are Asian. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Stanford University are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Stanford University.
The general biology program at Stanford University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 120 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 |
Stanford University granted 120 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (28%).
Stanford University conferred 6 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).