by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Bates. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Bates as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #283 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 283 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Maine | 3 of 7 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 45 of 91 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Bates, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bates College conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Bates holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine | 3 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 43 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 260 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Bates, general biology students accumulate a median of $12,850 in student loans. This is higher than $12,226, the typical median for all majors at Bates.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,062 | $66,590 |
Read more about Bates tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Bates were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Bates awarded 39 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).