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. In addition, we cover how Smith ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Smith was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Smith College handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from Smith. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Smith is $20,283. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Smith, biology students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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 Smith College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Smith. About 2% were men and 98% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
The biology program at Smith awarded 2 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 17 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 17 |
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