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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Lafayette ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lafayette was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 143 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lafayette is $41,885. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lafayette was $613 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,482 | $61,482 |
| Fees | $342 | $342 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,150 | $1,150 |
Learn more about Lafayette tuition and fees.
Of the 48 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Lafayette in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Lafayette does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lafayette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Lafayette College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 46 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.