by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northeastern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northeastern University as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #57 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 57 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 11 of 91 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University conferred 130 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Northeastern University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Northeastern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,280 a year. This is lower than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Northeastern University conferred 130 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
Graduate study is also available at Northeastern University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 11 |
