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, and more. We've also included details on how Penn State University Park ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at Penn State University Park is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Penn State University Park paid an average of $1,651 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $820 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,672 | $39,626 |
| Fees | $562 | $562 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,030 | $13,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
Learn more about Penn State University Park tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 253 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Penn State University Park. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Penn State University Park 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 Penn State University Park Online Learning page.
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Penn State University Park in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 357 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 88 |
| Zoology | 21 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 18 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.