by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Shepherd University - Shepherdstown among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #510 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 510 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in West Virginia | 2 of 9 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 of 294 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Shepherd University conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $21,937 in student loans. This is below $23,326, the typical median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,790 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
Find out more about Shepherd University - Shepherdstown tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown granted 28 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).