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. Also, learn how Mt. Holyoke ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Mt. Holyoke was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #19 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mt. Holyoke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,160 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 Mt. Holyoke, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,260 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 Mount Holyoke College.
All of the 46 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Mt. Holyoke in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 23 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 17 |
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