by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Tufts University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Tufts University among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #8 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 8 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 91 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at Tufts University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 155 |
| Master’s | 94 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Tufts University conferred 155 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Tufts University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Tufts University report a median salary of $64,640 a year. This is below $93,077, the median for all majors at Tufts University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Tufts University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $16,250 in student loans. This is below $17,074, the typical median for all majors at Tufts University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,646 | $69,146 |
| Fees | $1,558 | $1,558 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Tufts University were White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Tufts University conferred 155 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (41%).
Graduate study is also available at Tufts University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 94 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 13 |
