General Biology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 370 general biology degrees were granted at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Of 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #16 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #47 of 215 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #59 of 79 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #164 of 213 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #182 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1090 of 1,237 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #16 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #47 of 215 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #59 of 79 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #164 of 213 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #182 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1090 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Those who finish University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,508 |
| 2 years | $25,926 |
| 3 years | $36,079 |
| 4 years | $50,041 |
| 5 years | $61,794 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus report median earnings of $50,041, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 64% women (237) and 36% men (133).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Among the 326 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 65% were women (211) and 35% were men (115).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 177 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 85 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 41% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, below the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Among the 35 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 63% were women (22) and 37% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 37% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, lower than the national average of 41%.*
General Biology Doctoral Program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Among the 9 doctoral general biology graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
The General Biology program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 336 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 34 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus go on to a range of careers. Below 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.