by our College Data Analytics Team
General Biology is available at many schools, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. The schools below are the most focused on general biology in Pennsylvania, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 98 schools in Pennsylvania that offer general biology awards in the field.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on general biology in Pennsylvania, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for general biology is The Commonwealth Medical College. Located in the city of Scranton, The Commonwealth Medical College is a private not-for-profit university. General Biology accounts for around 36% of the degrees granted here, or about 80 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at The Commonwealth Medical College
A rank of #2 makes University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg one of the most focused schools for general biology. Located in the suburb of Greensburg, University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg is a public university. General Biology accounts for around 17% of the degrees granted here, or about 38 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg
Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania ranks #3 for general biology by degree focus. Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the rural area of Cheyney. General Biology accounts for around 16% of the degrees granted here, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania
A rank of #4 makes University Of Pittsburgh Bradford one of the most focused schools for general biology. Set in the town of Bradford, University Of Pittsburgh Bradford is a public institution. At this school, roughly 15% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 29 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for University Of Pittsburgh Bradford
Westminster College Pa is one of the most focused general biology schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the rural area of New Wilmington, Westminster College Pa is a private not-for-profit institution. About 15% of the degrees Westminster College Pa awards are in general biology, or about 34 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Westminster College Pa
Juniata College comes in at #6 for general biology focus this year. Juniata College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Huntingdon. General Biology accounts for around 13% of the degrees granted here, or about 41 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for Juniata College
Ursinus College landed the #7 spot among the most focused general biology schools. Ursinus College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Collegeville. General Biology accounts for around 13% of the degrees granted here, or about 45 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Ursinus College
Valley Forge Military College placed #8 for general biology by degree focus. Valley Forge Military College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wayne. General Biology accounts for around 11% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Valley Forge Military College
Pennsylvania State University Brandywine placed #9 for general biology by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Media, Pennsylvania State University Brandywine is a public institution. General Biology accounts for around 11% of the degrees granted here, or about 16 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Pennsylvania State University Brandywine
Lycoming College ranked #10 on our list of the most focused general biology schools. Set in the city of Williamsport, Lycoming College is a private not-for-profit institution. General Biology accounts for around 11% of the degrees granted here, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Lycoming College
Chatham University comes in at #11 for general biology focus this year. Chatham University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. General Biology accounts for around 11% of the degrees granted here, or about 68 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Chatham University
Haverford College comes in at #12 for general biology focus this year. Haverford College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Haverford. General Biology accounts for around 10% of the degrees granted here, or about 33 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Haverford College
Bryn Athyn College Of The New Church landed the #13 spot among the most focused general biology schools. Bryn Athyn College Of The New Church is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bryn Athyn. At this school, roughly 10% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Bryn Athyn College Of The New Church
Allegheny College ranked #14 on our list of the most focused general biology schools. Allegheny College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Meadville. General Biology accounts for around 10% of the degrees granted here, or about 28 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Allegheny College
Pennsylvania State University Penn State York comes in at #15 for general biology focus this year. Pennsylvania State University Penn State York is a public school located in the suburb of York. At this school, roughly 9% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Pennsylvania State University Penn State York
University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown comes in at #16 for general biology focus this year. University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is a public school located in the suburb of Johnstown. About 8% of the degrees University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown awards are in general biology, or about 35 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown
Bucknell University placed #17 for general biology by degree focus. Set in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 8% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 67 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Bucknell University
Arcadia University comes in at #18 for general biology focus this year. Arcadia University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside. General Biology accounts for around 7% of the degrees granted here, or about 66 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Arcadia University
Muhlenberg College placed #19 for general biology by degree focus. Set in the city of Allentown, Muhlenberg College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 7% of the degrees Muhlenberg College awards are in general biology, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Muhlenberg College
Susquehanna University comes in at #20 for general biology focus this year. Set in the town of Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 7% of the degrees Susquehanna University awards are in general biology, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Susquehanna University
Lafayette College comes in at #21 for general biology focus this year. Lafayette College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. About 7% of the degrees Lafayette College awards are in general biology, or about 40 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Lafayette College
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks landed the #22 spot among the most focused general biology schools. Set in the suburb of Reading, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks is a public institution. About 6% of the degrees Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks awards are in general biology, or about 22 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks
Dickinson College ranked #23 on our list of the most focused general biology schools. Dickinson College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Carlisle. About 6% of the degrees Dickinson College awards are in general biology, or about 29 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for Dickinson College
Delaware Valley College comes in at #24 for general biology focus this year. Set in the suburb of Doylestown, Delaware Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 6% of all degrees awarded are in general biology, or about 25 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Delaware Valley College
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Schuylkill comes in at #25 for general biology focus this year. Located in the town of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Schuylkill is a public university. General Biology accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about general biology at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Schuylkill
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This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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