by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Johns Hopkins ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Johns Hopkins was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Johns Hopkins University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in biology from Johns Hopkins. This makes it the #63 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Johns Hopkins was $2,095 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 | $62,840 | $62,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,345 | $1,345 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,910 | $19,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
Learn more about Johns Hopkins tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Johns Hopkins make a median salary of $153,622. 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 graduated with a Master’s in biology from Johns Hopkins in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Johns Hopkins University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 428 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 216 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 169 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 137 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 100 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.