by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how TCNJ compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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TCNJ holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #184 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
In the most recent year for which we have data, The College of New Jersey awarded 114 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from TCNJ report a median salary of $57,757 a year. This is below $65,450, the median for all majors at TCNJ.
To complete a bachelor’s at TCNJ, general biology students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $24,429, the typical median for all majors at TCNJ.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,603 | $21,414 |
| Fees | $4,338 | $4,338 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at TCNJ were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at The College of New Jersey.
The general biology program at TCNJ breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 114 |
TCNJ conferred 114 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).