by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #142 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Pennsylvania.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus handed out 326 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus report a median salary of $50,041 a year. This is below $69,239, the median for all majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,094, the typical median for all majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,092 | $40,060 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus were White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 85 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 177 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 21 |
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
This general biology program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 336 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 34 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus conferred 336 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus conferred 34 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).