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General Biology Schools in District of Columbia

39 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Biology major is the 77th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General 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 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

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: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.5%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,584 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

#2

Howard University

Washington
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

In their early career, CUA grads earn an average salary of $55,801. 52% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

#4

American University

Washington
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

#5

Georgetown University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $71,107 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

General Biology Careers in DC

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 17% $122,720
Medical Scientists 16% $84,940
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Biological Scientists 0% $84,670

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
Biochemistry & Biophysics 74
Microbiology Science & Immunology 71
Biotechnology 39
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 35
Pharmacology & Toxicology 13
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6

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