by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at Marshall University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Marshall University among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #901 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 901 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in West Virginia | 3 of 9 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 149 of 296 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at Marshall University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Marshall University awarded 18 master’s degrees in general biology.
Marshall University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 46 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 173 |
Among recent graduates, 44% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Marshall University were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Marshall University awarded 10 master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
Marshall University conferred 8 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Marshall University awarded 2 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Marshall University is not currently ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Marshall University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Marshall University granted 2 doctoral completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Marshall University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 74 |