General Biology at Stanford University
If you are interested in studying general biology, you may want to check out the program at Stanford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Stanford is located in Stanford, California and has a total student population of 15,953.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General Biology section at the bottom of this page.
Stanford General Biology Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
- Master’s Degree in Biology
Stanford General Biology Rankings
There were 32 students who received their doctoral degrees in biology, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology Student Demographics at Stanford
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Stanford University.
Stanford General Biology Master’s Program
In the biology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in biology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within General Biology
General Biology majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Stanford University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 40 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 13 |
Related Majors
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Microbiological Sciences & Immunology
- Physiology & Pathology Sciences
Careers That Biology Grads May Go Into
A degree in biology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Stanford University.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 112,960 | $80,510 |
| Medical Scientists | 26,080 | $102,550 |
| Biological Scientists | 11,010 | $91,340 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 7,870 | $168,790 |
| Biological Science Professors | 4,360 | $128,370 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Pere Joan under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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