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 Drexel ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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Drexel is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #76 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drexel University handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in biology from Drexel. This makes it the #41 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #127 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 Drexel is $37,699. 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 Drexel, biology students borrow a median amount of $75,975 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 Drexel is $704 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Drexel paid an average of $1,311 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,293 | $58,293 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,550 | $17,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 167 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Drexel in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 93 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Drexel 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 Drexel Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Drexel make a median salary of $51,643 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Drexel in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Drexel University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 79 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 63 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 33 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 28 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 26 |
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