by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at St Olaf College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #3 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates St Olaf College among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #133 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 133 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Minnesota | 3 of 29 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at St Olaf College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, St Olaf College handed out 96 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
St Olaf College is in the top 5% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from St Olaf College report a median salary of $42,177 a year. This is lower than $56,099, the median for all majors at St Olaf College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at St Olaf College, general biology students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is below $24,507, the typical median for all majors at St Olaf College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,670 | $59,760 |
Read more about St Olaf College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at St Olaf College are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
St Olaf College awarded 96 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
