General Biology Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in General Biology is offered at 1,710 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in General Biology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of General Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Biology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 101,585 degrees were awarded toGeneral Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 140 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7,983 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 83,045 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,526 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,891 |
Earnings of General Biology Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in General Biology of $49,148 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,888 |
| 4 years | $49,148 |
| 5 years | $62,034 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Biology students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in General Biology. About 77.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 32 |
| Women | 108 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 57.9% |
| Asian | 11 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 22.1% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 7.9% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Biology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,781 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in General Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of South Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Biology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,091 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,025 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,011 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Biology. This school awarded 896 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 888 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Biology. This school awarded 784 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 744 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 707 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Biology. This school awarded 642 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Biology. This school awarded 626 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 623 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Biology. This school awarded 618 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 614 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 612 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 603 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 593 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 571 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 561 undergraduate certificates in General Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Biology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 541 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 508 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Biology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 89,827 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11,758 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Biology that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 13,820 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 12,819 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 11,175 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9,295 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6,355 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.