by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Lafayette College. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 196 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lafayette College among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #17 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 17 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Pennsylvania | 2 of 82 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 221 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at Lafayette College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
During the most recent reporting year, Lafayette College conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Lafayette College is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 196 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Lafayette College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,777 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, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $17,000 in student loans. This is below $17,034, the typical median for all majors at Lafayette College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,874 | $64,248 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Lafayette College were White. About 80% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Lafayette College granted 44 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
