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General Biology at Howard University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Howard University
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.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Howard University

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).

Howard 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 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
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Howard University

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).

Howard University gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

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 diversity of General Biology majors at Howard University

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

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