by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Merrimack ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Merrimack ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #224 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Merrimack College awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Merrimack, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,899, the typical median for all majors at Merrimack.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,842 | $49,352 |
| Fees | $4,610 | $4,610 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Merrimack are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Merrimack were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Merrimack College.
This general biology program at Merrimack includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 29 |
Merrimack conferred 29 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.