by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Wellesley College ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Wellesley College ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wellesley College awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Wellesley College earn a median of $52,030 a year. This is lower than $79,431, the median for all majors at Wellesley College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Wellesley College, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $10,159 in student loans. This is below $11,075, the typical median for all majors at Wellesley College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,424 | $66,880 |
| Fees | $296 | $296 |
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All of the 35 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general biology from Wellesley College identified as women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Wellesley College are Asian. About 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Wellesley College.
The general biology program at Wellesley College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 35 |
Wellesley College granted 35 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (31%).