Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Hamilton College compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Hamilton College is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Hamilton College awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
To complete a bachelor’s at Hamilton College, general biology students borrow a median amount of $17,000 in student loans. This is higher than $16,131, the typical median for all majors at Hamilton College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,380 | $68,280 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
Find out more about Hamilton College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Hamilton College are White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hamilton College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Hamilton College.
The general biology program at Hamilton College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 32 |
Hamilton College awarded 32 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).