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. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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GWU is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #61 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 61 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in biology from GWU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #113 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 GWU is $32,354. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at GWU is $622 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GWU was $2,080 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 | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from GWU. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from GWU in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 87 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 43 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 38 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 37 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.