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. We've also included details on how Temple ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Temple came in at #31. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 31 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 254 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 278 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from Temple. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #11 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 Temple is $35,101. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Temple, biology students borrow a median amount of $59,405 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 Temple is $505 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Temple paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $833 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,023 | $36,280 |
| Fees | $968 | $968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,968 | $16,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,466 | $4,466 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 254 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Temple. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Temple 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 Temple Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Temple in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Temple University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 112 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 39 |
| Genetics | 25 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 14 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 12 |
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