by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Towson University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Towson University highly for general biology, ranked #148 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 148 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Maryland | 4 of 20 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 37 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at Towson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 166 |
| Master’s | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Towson University awarded 166 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Towson University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Towson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,007 a year. This is lower than $62,991, the median for all majors at Towson University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Towson University, general biology students accumulate a median of $21,875 in student loans. This is higher than $21,423, the typical median for all majors at Towson University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,100 | $25,622 |
| Fees | $4,198 | $4,198 |
Learn more about Towson University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Towson University were White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Towson University conferred 166 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
Graduate study is also available at Towson University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 25 |
