by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Lafayette College compares to other colleges that offer biological & biomedical sciences.
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Lafayette College holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lafayette College awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College report a median salary of $61,233 a year. This is lower than $75,418, the median for all majors at Lafayette College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Lafayette College, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $17,000 in student loans. This is lower than $17,034, the typical median for all majors at Lafayette College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,874 | $64,248 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Lafayette College are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Here are the demographics of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Lafayette College.
This biological & biomedical sciences program at Lafayette College includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 44 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 26 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 13 |