by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Merrimack. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #20 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Merrimack as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #260 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 260 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 22 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 38 of 91 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at Merrimack, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Merrimack College handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Merrimack holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Merrimack, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,899, the typical median for all majors at Merrimack.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,842 | $49,352 |
| Fees | $4,610 | $4,610 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Merrimack are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Merrimack awarded 25 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Merrimack. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 4 |