by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cornell University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 72 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cornell University among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #76 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 76 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New York | 5 of 83 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 of 221 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 277 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University handed out 277 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 72 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cornell University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,786 a year. This is lower than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $16,000 in student loans. This is higher than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. About 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Cornell University conferred 277 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (28%).
Graduate study is also available at Cornell University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 18 |
