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. Also, learn how Spelman ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Spelman was ranked #806 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #23 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 791 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 806 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Spelman College handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Spelman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,638 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Spelman is $1,306 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Spelman paid an average of $1,130 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 | $26,915 | $26,915 |
| Fees | $3,143 | $3,143 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,293 | $16,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,515 | $3,515 |
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All of the 69 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Spelman in 2022 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 91% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Spelman College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Spelman 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 Spelman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Spelman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 6 |
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