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.
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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):
| 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).
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 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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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 |
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.