by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at WashU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #78 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 78 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Missouri | 1 of 36 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 115 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 107 |
| Master’s | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis handed out 19 master’s degrees in general biology.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at WashU are White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WashU granted 11 master’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
WashU conferred 8 master’s completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WashU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 107 |