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General Biology Schools in Delaware

In 2020-2021, 279 students earned their Biology degrees in DE.

As a degree choice, General Biology is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 229
Associate Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Master’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Delaware

In this state, there are 3,400 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 Delaware

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $91,760, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

#4

Wilmington University

New Castle
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,573 a year.

#5

Wesley College

Dover
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
917 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,960 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,089. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Biology Careers in DE

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $0
High School Teachers 6% $64,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 95
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 63
Ecology & Systematics Biology 38
Biochemistry & Biophysics 18
Biotechnology 17
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 12
Zoology 10
Other Biological Sciences 9

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