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. Also, learn how Dickinson ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Dickinson was ranked #436 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #30 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 429 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 436 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dickinson College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Dickinson is $23,097. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Dickinson was $1,965 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 | $62,900 | $62,900 |
| Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,324 | $1,324 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,500 | $16,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,928 | $1,928 |
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Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Dickinson in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dickinson College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Dickinson 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 Dickinson Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Dickinson College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 29 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 25 |
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