by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in cell biology.
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Northeastern was ranked #11 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for cell biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in cell biology & anatomical sciences. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of cell biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern is $65,551. This is higher than $35,393, which is the national median for all cell biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northeastern was $1,938 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 | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students earned a bachelor's degree in cell biology from Northeastern. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in cell biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern cell 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cell biology majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 164 |
| General Biology | 142 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 118 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 82 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 63 |
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