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General Biology at Chatham University

General Biology at Chatham University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what Chatham University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Chatham University is in Pittsburgh, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 general biology degrees were granted at Chatham University.

Online Class Availability at Chatham University

Many students take online classes at Chatham University. Of 2,309 students, 335 (15%) studied exclusively online and 716 (31%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Chatham University

These rankings give you a sense of how Chatham University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #23 of 79
Best Value Pennsylvania #43 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #63 of 215
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #129 of 213
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #256 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #964 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Chatham University

Students who complete Chatham University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Chatham University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,637
2 years $35,982
4 years $62,661
5 years $69,804

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Chatham University earn a median of $62,661, compared with $78,166 for all Chatham University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Chatham University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Chatham University stands at $26,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Chatham University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Chatham University are 81% women (57) and 19% men (13).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Chatham University

Of the 47 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Chatham University, 89% were women (42) and 11% were men (5).

Chatham University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Chatham University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 39
Black / African American 1
Asian 4
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Chatham University

Minority students account for 11% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Chatham University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Chatham University

Of the 23 master’s general biology graduates at Chatham University, 65% were women (15) and 35% were men (8).

Chatham University gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Chatham University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Black / African American 3
Asian 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Chatham University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Chatham University, lower than the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Chatham University

The General Biology program at Chatham University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 50
General Biomedical Sciences 20

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Chatham University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

References

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