by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general biology at Stanford University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 22 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Stanford University among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #27 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 27 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 6 of 143 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University awarded 26 master’s degrees in general biology.
Stanford University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 4 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,475 | $74,475 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Stanford University are Asian. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Stanford University awarded 20 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (30%).
Stanford University awarded 6 master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Stanford University awarded 21 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Stanford University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in California | 3 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 3 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Stanford University are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Stanford University awarded 21 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Stanford University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 79 |