by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Mt. Holyoke ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Mt. Holyoke was ranked #298 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 296 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 298 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mt. Holyoke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,270 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mt. Holyoke paid an average of $1,997 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,904 | $63,904 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,838 | $18,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Learn more about Mt. Holyoke tuition and fees.
All of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Mt. Holyoke in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Mt. Holyoke 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 Mt. Holyoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Mount Holyoke College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 23 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.