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. Find out how UD stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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UD is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #54 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Delaware conferred 163 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UD report a median salary of $62,360 a year. This is lower than $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UD, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,261 in student loans. This is higher than $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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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 largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UD are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at UD were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UD were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of Delaware.
The general biology program at UD includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 178 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 |
UD awarded 178 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
UD awarded 5 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).