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. In addition, we cover how Howard ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 245 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 246 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Howard University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 200 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from Howard. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Howard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,696 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Howard, biology students borrow a median amount of $79,365 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 Howard is $1,037 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Howard was $1,370 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 | $32,878 | $32,878 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,474 | $16,474 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,452 | $3,452 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 85% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 100 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Howard 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 Howard Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Howard in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Howard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 2 |
| Genetics | 1 |
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