Each year, approximately 0.8% of Delaware graduates receive degrees in biology. Thus, Delaware's 5 biology schools put out approximately 218 biologists each year.

Top Schools

The top-ranked school in Delaware with a biology program is University of Delaware, which is located in Newark. In 2010, it was ranked 23rd nationwide. In 2010, University of Delaware graduated 167 students from its biology program. Students at University of Delaware paid $10,208 per year in tuition fees.

Delaware State University, which was ranked 50th nationwide in 2010, is the second-ranked school in Delaware that has a biology program. It is located in Dover. 33 students graduated with degree in biology from Delaware State University in 2010. The tuition rate at Delaware State University was $6,731 per year.

Wesley College, which is located in Dover, is the third-ranked school in Delaware that has a biology program. It received a ranking of 54th in the country in 2010. In 2010, 6 students graduated from Wesley College biology program. Wesley College charged in-state students $20,580 in tuition fees per year.

Cost

Biology schools in Delaware, charge students an average tuition of $8,681 per year. But, tuition can be as much as $20,580 per year, or as little as $2,942 per year. In 2010, the following Delaware biology schools had the highest tuition rates:

1. Wesley College - located in Dover, students are charged $20,580 per year
2. University of Delaware - located in Newark, students are charged $10,208 per year
3. Delaware State University - located in Dover, students are charged $6,731 per year

The biology schools that charged the lowest tuition rates in Delaware were:

1. Delaware Technical and Community College-Stanton-Wilmington - located in Newark, students are charged $2,942 per year
2. Delaware Technical and Community College-Owens - located in Georgetown, students are charged $2,942 per year
3. Delaware State University - located in Dover, students are charged $6,731 per year

More Information

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