by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WashU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #73 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 73 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Missouri | 1 of 36 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 115 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 107 |
| Master’s | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 107 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
WashU is in the top 5% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WashU, general biology students accumulate a median of $13,500 in student loans. This is below $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Learn more about WashU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were Asian. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
WashU conferred 107 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (43%).
Graduate study is also available at WashU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 19 |