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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Clarkson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Clarkson was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #21 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 214 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 215 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clarkson University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Clarkson is $39,807. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Clarkson was $1,888 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 | $56,642 | $56,642 |
| Fees | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,560 | $1,560 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,016 | $17,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,496 | $2,496 |
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Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Clarkson in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clarkson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clarkson University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Clarkson 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 Clarkson Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Clarkson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Biotechnology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.