by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at GWU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GWU as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #158 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 158 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 6 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 37 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University conferred 24 master’s degrees in general biology.
GWU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,520 | $72,520 |
Learn more about GWU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GWU granted 19 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
GWU conferred 5 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (60%).
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University handed out 6 doctoral degrees in general biology.
GWU has not been ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at GWU were Asian. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GWU awarded 6 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in general biology.
GWU has not been ranked for general biology at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in general biology from GWU identified as women.
The largest share of general biology graduate certificate degree graduates at GWU were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a graduate certificate in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU awarded 1 graduate certificate completion in biomedical sciences, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at GWU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 70 |