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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Dartmouth came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New Hampshire.Ranking Type Rank Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 20 Best General Biology Schools 21
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dartmouth College handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Dartmouth is $36,525. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Dartmouth paid an average of $8,491 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $63,684 $63,684 Fees $1,827 $1,827 Books and Supplies $1,005 $1,005 On Campus Room and Board $19,009 $19,009 On Campus Other Expenses $2,040 $2,040
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Of the 55 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Dartmouth, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Dartmouth are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Dartmouth College.
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