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. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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GMU is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 293 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 307 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in biology from GMU. This makes it the #36 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,719 a year. 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 GMU, biology students borrow a median amount of $41,679 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 GMU is $300 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 293 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from GMU. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 78 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Online degrees for the GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at GMU make a median salary of $53,381. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of biology master's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 76 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 31 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 19 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.