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General Biology at University of Pennsylvania

General Biology at University of Pennsylvania

If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Pennsylvania sits in Philadelphia, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 205 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Pennsylvania.

Studying Online at University of Pennsylvania

Distance learning is available at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Pennsylvania

Use these rankings to compare University of Pennsylvania’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #3 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 215
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #37 of 1,249
Best Value Pennsylvania #66 of 79
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #175 of 213
Best Value Nationwide #1103 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #3 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #8 of 215
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #37 of 1,249
Best Value Pennsylvania #66 of 79
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #175 of 213
Best Value Nationwide #1103 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Pennsylvania

Students who complete University of Pennsylvania’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at University of Pennsylvania
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,783
2 years $35,823
3 years $46,976
5 years $78,245

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Pennsylvania comes in at $14,047.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 62% women (127) and 38% men (78).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Pennsylvania

Of the 187 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Pennsylvania, 65% were women (121) and 35% were men (66).

University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 57
Hispanic / Latino 15
Black / African American 7
Asian 75
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 19
Unknown 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Pennsylvania

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, higher than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania

Of the 7 master’s general biology graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

University of Pennsylvania gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Pennsylvania

Minority students account for 14% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, lower than the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Pennsylvania

Of the 10 doctoral general biology graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).

University of Pennsylvania gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Pennsylvania

Minority students account for 10% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, lower than 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 University of Pennsylvania

This General Biology program at University of Pennsylvania offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 200
General Biomedical Sciences 5

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Biology graduates, 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

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