by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general biology at Northeastern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northeastern University as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #62 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 62 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 48 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 10 of 92 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University conferred 10 master’s degrees in general biology.
Northeastern University is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 5 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 36 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,826 | $62,826 |
| Fees | $174 | $174 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northeastern University awarded 10 master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (40%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University conferred 11 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Northeastern University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northeastern University granted 11 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Northeastern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 130 |