by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Whitman College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #7 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Whitman College highly for general biology, coming in at #248 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 248 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Washington | 7 of 23 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at Whitman College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Whitman College handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Whitman College holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Whitman College report a median salary of $35,359 a year. This is below $46,816, the median for all majors at Whitman College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Whitman College, general biology students accumulate a median of $18,080 in student loans. This is lower than $18,092, the typical median for all majors at Whitman College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,560 | $63,510 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
Read more about Whitman College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Whitman College were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Whitman College conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
