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. We've also included details on how Swarthmore ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Swarthmore was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 156 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 157 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Swarthmore College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Swarthmore is $41,122. 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 Swarthmore paid an average of $1,938 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 | $61,992 | $61,992 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
| Books and Supplies | $760 | $760 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,964 | $18,964 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,967 | $1,967 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Swarthmore. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Swarthmore College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 15 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
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