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, and more. In addition, we cover how Bowdoin ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Bowdoin was ranked #119 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 #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 119 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bowdoin was $1,256 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,304 | $64,304 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,690 | $17,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,660 | $1,660 |
Learn more about Bowdoin tuition and fees.
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Bowdoin in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Bowdoin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 26 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.