by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for biology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in biology from UPenn. This makes it the #251 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPenn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,055 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UPenn, biology students borrow a median amount of $72,826 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 158 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UPenn, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 19 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UPenn in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 166 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 71 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 59 |
| Biotechnology | 33 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.