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. Also, learn how Fairfield U ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Fairfield U was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 149 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, biology students borrow a median amount of $52,940 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fairfield U paid an average of $855 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $55,510 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,400 | $17,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,005 | $2,005 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fairfield U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Fairfield U biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Fairfield U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Fairfield University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 7 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.