by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SMC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at SMC was ranked #425 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #43 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 418 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 425 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary's College of California handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMC, biology students borrow a median amount of $69,435 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMC was $1,987 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 | $55,634 | $55,634 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,900 | $16,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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Of the 44 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from SMC in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SMC 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 SMC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Saint Mary’s College of California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.