by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general biology at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Pennsylvania State University - University Park highly for general biology, ranked #3 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 3 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 of 82 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 221 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 299 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 4 master’s degrees in general biology.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is not currently ranked for general biology at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,928 | $56,928 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
Learn more about Pennsylvania State University - University Park tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park granted 3 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Pennsylvania State University - University Park conferred 1 master’s degree in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awarded 23 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park granted 17 doctoral completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (35%).
Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 6 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 299 |