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. In addition, we cover how Grand Canyon University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Grand Canyon University was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 240 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 218 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 240 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,775 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,294 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Grand Canyon University is $215 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Grand Canyon University was $465 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,390 | $16,390 |
| Fees | $873 | $873 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,162 | $11,162 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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Of the 218 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Grand Canyon University in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Online degrees for the Grand Canyon University 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 Grand Canyon University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Grand Canyon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 21 |