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General Biology Schools in Pennsylvania

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

As a degree choice, General Biology is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 329
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 75
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 75
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 75
Post-Master’s Certificate 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 63

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 49.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 66,980 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $74,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
607 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,888.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,777 a year. 55% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

#9

Villanova University

Villanova
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $43,577.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at IUP. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General Biology Careers in PA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Life Scientists 14% $70,410
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110
High School Teachers 6% $62,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 135
Ecology & Systematics Biology 134
Other Biological Sciences 92
Microbiology Science & Immunology 92
Biotechnology 82
Biochemistry & Biophysics 68
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 66
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 62

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