by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Alma ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Alma was ranked #627 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 617 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 627 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alma College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Alma was $1,473 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,160 | $47,160 |
| Fees | $270 | $270 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,128 | $13,128 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,532 | $2,532 |
Learn more about Alma tuition and fees.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Alma in 2021-2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alma College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Alma does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Alma Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Alma College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 9 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.