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 UD 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, UD came in at #40. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 40 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 196 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 184 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in biology from UD. This makes it the #135 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.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,746 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, biology students borrow a median amount of $56,869 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 UD is $486 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UD was $1,570 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 196 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UD. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the UD biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UD Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of biology master's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 92 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 31 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 19 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 19 |
| Biotechnology | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.