by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at HU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HU among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #608 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 608 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in District of Columbia | 5 of 6 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 143 of 221 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 202 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University handed out 202 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
HU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at HU earn a median of $41,949 a year. This is lower than $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at HU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,498, the typical median for all majors at HU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 28 |
HU granted 202 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (64%).
Graduate study is also available at HU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
