Below are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at Wake Forest University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Wake Forest University highly for general biology, placing at #110 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 110 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 296 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at Wake Forest University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wake Forest University conferred 21 master’s degrees in general biology.
Wake Forest University is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 62 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,162 | $55,162 |
| Fees | $1,112 | $1,112 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Wake Forest University are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Wake Forest University awarded 16 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
Wake Forest University conferred 5 master’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wake Forest University conferred 3 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Wake Forest University is not yet ranked for general biology at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Wake Forest University were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Wake Forest University conferred 3 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Wake Forest University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 88 |