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. We've also included details on how Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northeastern is in the top 1% of the country for biology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 5 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from Northeastern. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 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 Northeastern is $45,494. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northeastern, biology students borrow a median amount of $57,942 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 Northeastern is $514 per month.
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 |
Learn more about Northeastern tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 125 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Northeastern. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Northeastern 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 Northeastern Online Learning page.
Of the 7 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 164 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 118 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 82 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 63 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.