by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Drexel. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #20 out of 75 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Drexel among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #235 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 235 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Pennsylvania | 21 of 82 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 61 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at Drexel, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Drexel University awarded 156 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Drexel is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #20 out of 75 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Drexel go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,036 a year. This is lower than $83,624, the median for all majors at Drexel.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Drexel, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $28,915, the typical median for all majors at Drexel.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,766 | $60,042 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Drexel were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Drexel conferred 156 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
Graduate study is also available at Drexel. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
