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 Catawba ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Catawba was ranked #759 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 746 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 759 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Catawba College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Catawba paid an average of $928 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,400 | $33,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,550 | $12,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,449 | $3,449 |
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The biology program at Catawba awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Catawba are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catawba College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Catawba 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 Catawba Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Catawba College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |