by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Whittier College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #58 out of 62 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Whittier College among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #830 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 830 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in California | 119 of 141 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at Whittier College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Whittier College handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Whittier College is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #58 out of 62 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Whittier College earn a median of $44,101 a year. This is above $41,147, the median for all majors at Whittier College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Whittier College, general biology students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,458, the typical median for all majors at Whittier College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,924 | $50,410 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
Find out more about Whittier College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 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 Whittier College were Hispanic or Latino. About 71% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Whittier College conferred 24 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (71%).
