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. In addition, we cover how Stanford 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, Stanford came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stanford University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in biology from Stanford. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 32 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Stanford paid an average of $1,372 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 | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Stanford. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Stanford 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 Stanford Online Learning page.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Stanford in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Stanford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 30 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 26 |
| Genetics | 26 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 19 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.