by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Hope ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Hope was ranked #356 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 355 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 356 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hope College handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hope is $35,430. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Hope paid an average of $620 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,240 | $37,240 |
| Fees | $430 | $430 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,180 | $12,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Hope. About 28% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hope College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Hope 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 Hope Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Hope College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 12 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.