by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Whittier College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #58 out of 63 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Whittier College highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #888 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 888 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in California | 120 of 143 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at Whittier College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at Whittier College covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 24 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Whittier College conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Whittier College holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #58 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Whittier College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,101 a year. This is higher than $41,147, the median for all majors at Whittier College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Whittier College, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,458, the typical median for all majors at Whittier College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,924 | $50,410 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Whittier College were Hispanic or Latino. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whittier College with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
