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Biology in District of Columbia

Biology Schools in District of Columbia

473 students earned Biology degrees in District of Columbia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Biology is the 77th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in District of Columbia

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 36.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 26.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 6,540 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in District of Columbia

Biology grads earn an average of $104,460 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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Howard University

Washington
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $45,180. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

An average student at CUA will pay a net price of $33,417. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA.

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American University

Washington
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at The American University will pay a net price of $43,412.

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Georgetown University

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 45% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,965.

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Biology Careers in DC

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Medical Scientists 16% $84,940
High School Teachers 15% $62,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 277
Ecology & Systematics Biology 92
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 82
Biochemistry & Biophysics 74
Microbiology Science & Immunology 71
Biotechnology 39
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 35
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13

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