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 Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Northwestern came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 24 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from Northwestern. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 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 | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
Learn more about Northwestern tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Northwestern in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 133 |
| Biotechnology | 43 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 41 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 19 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.