by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Notre Dame. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Notre Dame highly for general biology, ranked #126 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 126 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Indiana | 4 of 28 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 of 164 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Notre Dame, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Notre Dame awarded 100 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Notre Dame is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 4 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,644 a year. This is lower than $99,029, the median for all majors at Notre Dame.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Notre Dame, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $20,750 in student loans. This is higher than $19,891, the typical median for all majors at Notre Dame.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,336 | $64,518 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Notre Dame conferred 100 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Notre Dame. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 20 |
