by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Smith ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Smith was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #16 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 221 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Smith College handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from Smith. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Smith is $32,747. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Smith paid an average of $1,910 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,260 | $61,260 |
| Fees | $308 | $308 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,310 | $21,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,352 | $2,352 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 2% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Smith are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Smith 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 Smith Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Smith in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Smith College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 21 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.