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 Hamilton ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Hamilton was ranked #126 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 126 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hamilton College handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hamilton is $43,639. 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 Hamilton was $8,136 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 | $62,090 | $62,090 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Hamilton. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hamilton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hamilton College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Hamilton 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 Hamilton Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Hamilton College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 23 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.