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. In addition, we cover how Vassar ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Vassar was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 153 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vassar College handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vassar go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,802 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Vassar paid an average of $2,133 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Fees | $935 | $935 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,415 | $17,415 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Vassar. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Vassar 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 Vassar Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Vassar College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 28 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 26 |
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