by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Wake Forest University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Wake Forest University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #75 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, Wake Forest University handed out 88 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University earn a median of $60,300 a year. This is below $85,076, the median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wake Forest University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $22,612 in student loans. This is higher than $21,577, the typical median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,708 | $66,470 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Wake Forest University were White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 48% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Wake Forest University are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Wake Forest University were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Wake Forest University.
This general biology program at Wake Forest University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 96 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 16 |
Wake Forest University granted 96 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
Wake Forest University awarded 16 completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).