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 Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The biology major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Amherst. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Amherst biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 27 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.