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. In addition, we cover how Grinnell ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Grinnell was ranked #206 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 205 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 206 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grinnell College handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grinnell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,170 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Grinnell was $2,010 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,342 | $64,342 |
| Fees | $520 | $520 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,878 | $15,878 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Grinnell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Grinnell 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 Grinnell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Grinnell College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 48 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.