by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Biology is a popular field of study at colleges across the country. This ranking identifies the schools that graduate the most general biology students each year.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in general biology at each of the 8 schools in District of Columbia that offer the program.
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The colleges and universities below are the most popular for general biology majors in District of Columbia, ranked by the number of degrees they award each year.
The most popular school in the country for general biology students is Howard University. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 209 students earned a degree in general biology from this school. See more about general biology at Howard University
Georgetown University came in at #2 on our list of the most popular general biology schools. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 105 general biology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for Georgetown University
George Washington University ranks #3 for general biology by yearly graduations. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. This school awarded about 99 general biology degrees in the most recent year. See more about general biology at George Washington University
American University is one of the most popular general biology schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 40 general biology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for American University
University Of The District Of Columbia came in at #5 on our list of the most popular general biology schools. Located in the city of Washington, University Of The District Of Columbia is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 17 students earned a degree in general biology from this school. See more about general biology at University Of The District Of Columbia
Catholic University Of America comes in at #6 for general biology this year. Catholic University Of America is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 16 students earned a degree in general biology from this school. Read the full general biology report for Catholic University Of America
Gallaudet University placed #7 for general biology by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Washington, Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 5 general biology degrees in the most recent year. Read the full general biology report for Gallaudet University
Trinity Washington University comes in at #8 for general biology this year. Trinity Washington University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. This school awarded about 4 general biology degrees in the most recent year. Get the full general biology details for Trinity Washington University
This ranking is produced by College Factual. The ranking reflects yearly graduations in the major, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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