by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how MHC ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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MHC ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #610 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #34 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Mount Holyoke College handed out 39 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MHC report a median salary of $39,479 a year. This is lower than $45,241, the median for all majors at MHC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MHC, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $22,260 in student loans. This is above $22,041, the typical median for all majors at MHC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,300 | $66,780 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
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All of the 39 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general biology from MHC identified as women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at MHC were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Mount Holyoke College.
This general biology program at MHC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 39 |
MHC granted 39 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).