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. Also, learn how St. Olaf ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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St. Olaf was ranked #130 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Olaf College handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at St. Olaf is $36,429. 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.
Part-time undergraduates at St. Olaf paid an average of $1,785 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $56,970 | $56,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
Learn more about St. Olaf tuition and fees.
Of the 111 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from St. Olaf, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at St Olaf College.
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