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General Biology at Harvard University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Harvard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Harvard University is located in Cambridge, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 109 general biology degrees were granted at Harvard University.

Studying Online at Harvard University

Many students take online classes at Harvard University. Among 30,259 students, 7,584 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,603 (5%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Harvard University

Use these rankings to compare Harvard University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#9 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#10 of 47
Best Value	New England (Region)	#13 of 91
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#21 of 91
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#121 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#472 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#9 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#10 of 47
Best Value	New England (Region)	#13 of 91
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#21 of 91
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#121 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#472 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Harvard University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$73,446
3 years	$67,226
4 years	$80,764
5 years	$117,155

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Harvard University earn a median of $80,764, compared with $136,975 for all Harvard University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Harvard University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Harvard University are 65% women (71) and 35% men (38).

General Biology Master’s Program at Harvard University

Among the 31 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Harvard University, 71% were women (22) and 29% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 23% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Harvard University, lower than the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Harvard University

Among the 64 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Harvard University, 61% were women (39) and 39% were men (25).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Harvard University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	4
Asian	11
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	10
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Harvard University, above the national average of 26%.*

*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 Harvard University

This General Biology program at Harvard University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	53
General Biomedical Sciences	56

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Harvard University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.