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 Rhodes College ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rhodes College was ranked #337 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 334 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 337 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhodes 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.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rhodes College is $28,901. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rhodes College was $2,315 per credit hour 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 | $54,082 | $54,082 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,910 | $12,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,619 | $2,619 |
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Of the 47 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Rhodes College in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rhodes College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhodes College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Rhodes College 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 Rhodes College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Rhodes College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 37 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.