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 Chatham ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Chatham was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #21 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 284 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 292 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Chatham University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in biology from Chatham. This makes it the #52 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Chatham was $1,025 per credit hour 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 | $42,250 | $42,250 |
| Fees | $1,560 | $1,560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,324 | $14,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about Chatham tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Chatham are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chatham University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Chatham 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 Chatham Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Chatham make a median salary of $35,723. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
The biology program at Chatham awarded 32 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chatham University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Chatham University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.