by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FDU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FDU among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #687 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 687 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New Jersey | 19 of 26 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 156 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at FDU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
FDU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FDU report a median salary of $55,349 a year. This is below $65,878, the median for all majors at FDU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FDU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,871, the typical median for all majors at FDU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,000 | $35,830 |
| Fees | $1,180 | $1,180 |
Learn more about FDU tuition and fees.
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 FDU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
FDU granted 29 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (34%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FDU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 18 |
