by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Barnard ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Barnard was ranked #121 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 121 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 123 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Barnard College handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Barnard is $47,329. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Barnard paid an average of $2,136 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,078 | $64,078 |
| Fees | $2,168 | $2,168 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,582 | $20,582 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,830 | $1,830 |
Learn more about Barnard tuition and fees.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Barnard in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Barnard 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 Barnard Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Barnard College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 40 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 17 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.