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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Franklin and Marshall ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Franklin and Marshall was ranked #406 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #28 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 399 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 406 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Franklin and Marshall College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Franklin and Marshall is $37,950. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Franklin and Marshall paid an average of $2,131 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $68,180 | $68,180 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,568 | $15,568 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,270 | $1,270 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Franklin and Marshall. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Franklin and Marshall are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Franklin and Marshall 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 Franklin and Marshall Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Franklin and Marshall College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 20 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 15 |
| Zoology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.