by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general biology at Harvard University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 7 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Harvard University as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #39 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 39 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 48 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 92 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 64 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University conferred 31 master’s degrees in general biology.
Harvard University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Harvard University were White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Harvard University granted 31 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University handed out 64 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Harvard University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University are White. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Harvard University conferred 56 doctoral completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (36%).
Harvard University awarded 8 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University handed out 14 graduate certificate degrees in general biology.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general biology graduate certificate degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Roughly 21% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a graduate certificate in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Harvard University granted 14 graduate certificate degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (21%).