by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how St Olaf College compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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St Olaf College is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #129 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the most recent reporting year, St Olaf College awarded 96 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from St Olaf College report a median salary of $42,177 a year. This is lower than $56,099, the median for all majors at St Olaf College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at St Olaf College, general biology students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is below $24,507, the typical median for all majors at St Olaf College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,670 | $59,760 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at St Olaf College are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at St Olaf College.
This general biology program at St Olaf College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 96 |
St Olaf College granted 96 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).