We'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. We've also included details on how Harvard ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Harvard was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harvard University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in general biology.
In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in biology from Harvard. This makes it the #41 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 49 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Harvard University.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Harvard in 2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 17 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 6 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 199 |
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 95 |
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 88 |
Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 86 |
Biotechnology | 33 |
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