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Biological Sciences in Pennsylvania

Biological Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 4,050 students earned their Biological Sciences degrees in PA.

In this state, Biological Sciences is the 83rd most popular major out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

Biological Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 97
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 57
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 57
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 57
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a biological sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological sciences majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 62.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Biological Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 59,010 people employed in jobs related to a biological sciences degree, compared to 1,213,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a biological sciences grad in the state is $74,310, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer biological sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,413.

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#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,868. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,184. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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#4

Villanova University

Villanova
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This public school has an average net price of $24,128. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187.

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#10

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,894. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at St. Joe's. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
6,130 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Ship. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $21,562.

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Biological Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers biological sciences majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
High School Teachers 6% $62,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Biomedical Sciences 314

View all majors related to Biological Sciences

View Nationwide Biological Sciences Report

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