by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Wake Forest University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Wake Forest University highly for general biology, placing at #104 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 104 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 294 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at Wake Forest University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wake Forest University handed out 88 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Wake Forest University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University earn a median of $60,300 a year. This is below $85,076, the median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wake Forest University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $22,612 in student loans. This is higher than $21,577, the typical median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,708 | $66,470 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Learn more about Wake Forest University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Wake Forest University were White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Wake Forest University granted 88 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Wake Forest University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 3 |
