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. Also, learn how Dartmouth ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Dartmouth is in the top 1% of the country for biology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Dartmouth College handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Dartmouth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,770 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Dartmouth, biology students borrow a median amount of $17,030 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Dartmouth College.
Of the 82 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Dartmouth in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dartmouth College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 58 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 11 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Genetics | 2 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
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