by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Doctoral level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University highly for general biology, coming in at #13 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 13 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Illinois | 2 of 43 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 165 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 158 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 23 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern 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 Northwestern University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwestern University conferred 18 doctoral degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
Northwestern University granted 5 doctoral degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (40%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 158 |