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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Rhodes stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Rhodes ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #182 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhodes College conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
To complete a bachelor’s at Rhodes, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,465 in student loans. This is higher than $23,078, the typical median for all majors at Rhodes.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,600 | $56,300 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
Learn more about Rhodes tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Rhodes were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhodes College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| 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 Rhodes College.
The general biology program at Rhodes breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 45 |
Rhodes conferred 45 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).