by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Notre Dame stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Notre Dame is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #113 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 4 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Indiana | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 25 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Indiana | 26 |
| College Major Best Value | 26 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 124 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 124 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Notre Dame handed out 100 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,644 a year. This is lower than $99,029, the median for all majors at Notre Dame.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Notre Dame, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $20,750 in student loans. This is higher than $19,891, the typical median for all majors at Notre Dame.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,336 | $64,518 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 45% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of Notre Dame.
The general biology program at Notre Dame offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 122 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 |
Notre Dame granted 122 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
Notre Dame awarded 3 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).