We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NJIT. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NJIT highly for general biology, placing at #364 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 364 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New Jersey | 11 of 26 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 89 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at NJIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Jersey Institute of Technology handed out 59 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
NJIT is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NJIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,408 a year. This is below $88,026, the median for all majors at NJIT.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NJIT, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,834 in student loans. This is below $24,755, the typical median for all majors at NJIT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,790 | $34,024 |
| Fees | $3,640 | $3,640 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at NJIT were Asian. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NJIT granted 59 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (34%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NJIT. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 3 |