by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Ranked at #9 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Columbia is in the top 1% of the country for biology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in biology from Columbia. This makes it the #80 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, biology students borrow a median amount of $19,892 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
The biology program at Columbia awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Columbia in 2020-2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 251 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 190 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 130 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 43 |
| Biotechnology | 31 |
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