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 UVM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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UVM was ranked #116 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 #1 in Vermont.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Vermont handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from UVM. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UVM is $36,491. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UVM, biology students borrow a median amount of $53,467 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UVM is $655 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UVM was $1,720 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $678 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,280 | $41,280 |
| Fees | $2,610 | $2,610 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,354 | $13,354 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,354 | $2,354 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from UVM. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UVM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Vermont with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UVM 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 UVM Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UVM in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Vermont with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Vermont.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 62 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 58 |
| Zoology | 42 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 26 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.