by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UD. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UD highly for general biology, coming in at #66 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 66 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Delaware | 1 of 4 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at UD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 163 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Delaware awarded 163 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UD is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UD report a median salary of $62,360 a year. This is lower than $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UD, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $25,261 in student loans. This is higher than $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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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 largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UD are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UD conferred 163 bachelor’s degrees 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 (60%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UD. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 10 |
