by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at Columbia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #50 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 50 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New York | 4 of 83 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 221 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
| Professional Certificate | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 33 master’s degrees in general biology.
Columbia University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Columbia University conferred 19 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (32%).
Columbia University awarded 14 master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 21 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Columbia University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Columbia University conferred 21 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 22 professional certificate degrees in general biology.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for general biology at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of general biology professional certificate degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of general biology professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia University granted 22 professional certificate degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (45%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Columbia University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 62 |