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#1 #1 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,353 Median Starting Salary $48,786
#2 #2 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 3% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,500–1,590 Est. Net Price * $17,900 Median Starting Salary $42,879
#3 #3 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Annually, Indiana University-East awards around 158 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Mathematics, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $9,484 Median Starting Salary $50,916
#4 #4 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Montana State University grants 289 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,511 Median Starting Salary $50,949
#5 #5 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Annually, Indiana University-Kokomo awards about 108 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $6,459 Median Starting Salary $51,801
#6 #6 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $12,054 Median Starting Salary $50,064
#7 #7 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 376 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,100 Est. Net Price * $10,333 Median Starting Salary $48,441
#8 #8 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Est. Net Price * $14,860 Median Starting Salary $50,267
#9 #9 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 398 degrees to those studying Information Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $18,900 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#10 #10 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 191 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,292 Median Starting Salary $50,175
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San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	79	96%	61	930 – 1,140	$13,353	$48,786
Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate...view more	62	3%	8	1,500 – 1,590	$17,900	$42,879
Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Annually, Indiana University-East awards around 158 degrees to students...view more	57	71%	7	1,020 – 1,220	$9,484	$50,916
Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	52	87%	4	1,050 – 1,280	$18,511	$50,949
Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Annually, Indiana University-Kokomo awards about 108 degrees to those...view more	51	85%	2	970 – 1,190	$6,459	$51,801
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those...view more	51	97%	6	880 – 1,040	$12,054	$50,064
The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 376 degrees to...view more	50	100%	1	880 – 1,100	$10,333	$48,441
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841...view more	46	40%	5	1,310 – 1,450	$14,860	$50,267
George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 398 degrees to those studying...view more	44	89%	8	1,150 – 1,350	$18,900	$49,260
University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students...view more	43	71%	1	970 – 1,210	$15,292	$50,175

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About Biology/Biological Sciences, General

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

For all the 91,990 degrees granted in Biology/Biological Sciences, General annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 108 students graduating with degrees at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level across the US, 70% percent identify as women and 30% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the country study Biology/Biological Sciences, General, California has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General is $40,800.

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Careers

For Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Biological Technicians, Natural Sciences Managers and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary. Additionally, Biology/Biological Sciences, General graduates may land a high salary job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Biological Scientists, All Other.

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These are the highest paying careers for Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists	$157,740	6,500	86,300	90,500	5%
Biological Scientists, All Other Bioinformatics Scientists Molecular and Cellular Biologists Geneticists Biologists	$91,100	4,700	60,400	62,700	4%
Life Scientists, All Other	$86,950	500	9,000	9,400	4%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,920	5,600	62,400	67,700	9%
Forensic Science Technicians	$64,940	2,600	18,500	20,800	12%
Biological Technicians	$51,430	10,600	81,400	85,300	5%
Food Science Technicians	$49,090	3,000	21,200	22,300	5%
Agricultural Technicians Precision Agriculture Technicians	$43,180	2,500	17,600	18,400	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

108

Female Students

76 (70%)

Male Students

32 (29%)

White (43, 40%)

Hispanic or Latino (24, 22%)

Asian (20, 19%)

Black or African American (10, 9%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (5, 5%)

U.S. Nonresident (4, 4%)

Two or more races (2, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

96%

61

930–1,140

$13,353

$48,786

#2 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

3%

8

1,500–1,590

$17,900

$42,879

#3 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

71%

7

1,020–1,220

$9,484

$50,916

#4 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

87%

4

1,050–1,280

$18,511

$50,949

#5 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

85%

2

970–1,190

$6,459

$51,801

#6 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

97%

6

880–1,040

$12,054

$50,064

#7 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

100%

1

880–1,100

$10,333

$48,441

#8 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

40%

5

1,310–1,450

$14,860

$50,267

#9 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

89%

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1,150–1,350

$18,900

$49,260

#10 Best College for Biology/Biological Sciences, General in the U.S.

71%

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970–1,210

$15,292

$50,175

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