by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at American University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University highly for general biology, coming in at #376 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 376 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in District of Columbia | 4 of 6 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 92 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
American University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at American University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $19,866 in student loans. This is below $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at American University are White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
American University conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at American University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 3 |