by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general biology at GCSOM. You can earn it at the Master’s level. It ranks as high as #8 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GCSOM as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #976 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 976 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Pennsylvania | 73 of 82 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 194 of 221 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at GCSOM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 80 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine awarded 80 master’s degrees in general biology.
GCSOM is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at GCSOM were White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
GCSOM conferred 80 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.