by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MHC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #27 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MHC highly for general biology, placing at #481 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 481 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 29 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 54 of 91 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at MHC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
MHC holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #27 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MHC report a median salary of $39,479 a year. This is lower than $45,241, the median for all majors at MHC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MHC, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $22,260 in student loans. This is above $22,041, the typical median for all majors at MHC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,300 | $66,780 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
Read more about MHC tuition and fees.
All of the 39 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general biology from MHC identified as women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at MHC were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
MHC awarded 39 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
