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. In addition, we cover how Merrimack ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Merrimack was ranked #280 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #20 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 275 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 280 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Merrimack College handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 105% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Merrimack go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,506 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Merrimack paid an average of $1,645 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,636 | $47,636 |
| Fees | $4,150 | $4,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,995 | $19,995 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about Merrimack tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Merrimack. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Merrimack are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Merrimack 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 Merrimack Online Learning page.
Of the 6 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Merrimack, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Merrimack are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Merrimack College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.