by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Holy Cross compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Holy Cross is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #138 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, College of the Holy Cross conferred 68 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Holy Cross earn a median of $67,624 a year. This is below $69,998, the median for all majors at Holy Cross.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Holy Cross, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,387, the typical median for all majors at Holy Cross.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,800 | $63,650 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
Find out more about Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at College of the Holy Cross.
The general biology program at Holy Cross breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 68 |
Holy Cross awarded 68 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%).