Below are the key facts about this program at TCNJ. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates TCNJ among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #201 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 201 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New Jersey | 5 of 26 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 51 of 221 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at TCNJ, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
During the most recent reporting year, The College of New Jersey handed out 114 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
TCNJ ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from TCNJ report a median salary of $57,757 a year. This is below $65,450, the median for all majors at TCNJ.
To complete a bachelor’s at TCNJ, general biology students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $24,429, the typical median for all majors at TCNJ.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,603 | $21,414 |
| Fees | $4,338 | $4,338 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at TCNJ were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
TCNJ awarded 114 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).