by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Bates ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Bates was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 154 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 155 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bates College handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bates is $30,613. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,478 | $63,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,904 | $17,904 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
Learn more about Bates tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Bates. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bates are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Bates 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 Bates Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Bates College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 21 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.