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Biology at Arizona State University

Arizona State University graduates about 1,268 biology majors a year, 9% of its graduating class. That puts it 178th of 692 schools we score for biology, a strong program at 70 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 165 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 97% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $57,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major. Research spending in the field runs about $89 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

70/100Strong#178 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year1,2689% of the class
Courses in the catalog165more than 97% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$57,0000.97× the same major nationally
Research in the field$89Ma year, NSF
Admit rate88%whole school

Around Arizona State University

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Arizona State University Campus, Tempe, Arizona
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Arizona State University Campus, Tempe, Arizona
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Arizona State University Campus, Tempe, Arizona
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Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building (ISTB) 10, Social Sciences, Life Sciences B-Wing, Life Sciences D-Wing, Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building (ISTB) 1, Physical Science F Wing, Physical Science B Wing, Physical Science G Wing, Physical Science C Wing, Student Health Services Building, Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building (ISTB) 5, Life Sciences Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 90 · Dorm 53 · Athletics 9 · Dining 7 · Arts 4 · Library 4.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Loyola Marymount University 71
  2. The University of the South 71
  3. College of the Holy Cross 71
  4. Hillsdale College 71
  5. University of California, Irvine 70
  6. University of Iowa 70
  7. Denison University 70
  8. University of California, Riverside 69

Other strong majors at Arizona State University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Arizona State University with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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