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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how St. Joe's ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at St. Joe's was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 163 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Joseph's University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 79% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from St. Joe’s. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Joe's go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,767 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at St. Joe’s paid an average of $634 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,140 | $51,140 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,740 | $15,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
Learn more about St. Joe’s tuition and fees.
Of the 118 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from St. Joe's in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
St. Joe’s 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 St. Joe’s Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 biology majors earned their master's degree from St. Joe's. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at St. Joe's are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Saint Joseph’s University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Genetics | 34 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 9 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 9 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.