by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, ASU - Tempe came in at #46. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 957 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 920 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in biology from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $34,206. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, biology students borrow a median amount of $34,854 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at ASU - Tempe is $300 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 957 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from ASU - Tempe. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 136 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 208 |
| White | 469 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 91 |
Online degrees for the ASU - Tempe biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $47,418. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
Of the 46 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from ASU - Tempe in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 209 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 66 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 62 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 48 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 13 |
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