by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how The American University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #349 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 348 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 349 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from The American University. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,917 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The American University was $1,856 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Learn more about The American University tuition and fees.
Of the 27 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from The American University, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from The American University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 23 |
| Biotechnology | 4 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.