by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Marshall University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Marshall University among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #911 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 911 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in West Virginia | 3 of 9 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 152 of 294 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at Marshall University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Marshall University handed out 74 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Marshall University is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Marshall University earn a median of $38,607 a year. This is lower than $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Marshall University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,206 in student loans. This is above $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
Learn more about Marshall University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 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 Marshall University were White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Marshall University conferred 74 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Marshall University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 2 |
