General Biology at Howard University
If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Howard University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Howard University sits in Washington, DC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 209 general biology degrees were granted at Howard University.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at Howard University
Online coursework is an option at Howard University. Of 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) studied exclusively online and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Howard University
These rankings give you a sense of how Howard University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #150 of 215 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #213 of 213 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #688 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1234 of 1,237 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #150 of 215 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #213 of 213 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #688 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1234 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Howard University
Graduates of Howard 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,174 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $34,488 |
| 4 years | $41,949 |
| 5 years | $59,298 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Howard University earn a median of $41,949, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Howard University comes in at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at Howard University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Howard University are 80% women (168) and 20% men (41).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Howard University
Among the 202 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Howard University, 80% were women (162) and 20% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 129 |
| Asian | 20 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Minority students account for 86% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Doctoral Program at Howard University
Of the 7 doctoral general biology graduates at Howard University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Howard University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Howard 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 Howard University
This General Biology program at Howard University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 209 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.