by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Johns Hopkins ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Johns Hopkins came in at #38. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Johns Hopkins University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in biology from Johns Hopkins. This makes it the #63 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,624 a year. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Johns Hopkins make a median salary of $135,603. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $36,880.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Johns Hopkins University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 25 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Johns Hopkins, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 395 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 197 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 160 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 148 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 92 |
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