General Biology at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia
If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia sits in Philadelphia, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 110 general biology degrees were awarded at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia.
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Online Class Availability at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia
Online coursework is an option at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia. Of 7,159 students, 1,277 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,035 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia
Students who complete Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $25,774 |
| 4 years | $57,856 |
| 5 years | $68,348 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia take home a median $57,856, compared with $81,511 for all Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia comes in at $26,228.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia are 76% women (84) and 24% men (26).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia
Of the 107 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia, 77% were women (82) and 23% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 48% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia
Of the 3 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia, below 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 Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia
The General Biology program at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 55 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 55 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia work across a variety of fields. 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.