by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Wellesley College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Wellesley College highly for general biology, ranked #37 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 37 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 47 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 91 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Wellesley College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wellesley College conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Wellesley College is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Wellesley College earn a median of $52,030 a year. This is lower than $79,431, the median for all majors at Wellesley College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Wellesley College, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $10,159 in student loans. This is below $11,075, the typical median for all majors at Wellesley College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,424 | $66,880 |
| Fees | $296 | $296 |
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All of the 35 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general biology from Wellesley College identified as women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Wellesley College are Asian. About 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Wellesley College granted 35 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (31%).
