by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Whitman College ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Whitman College holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #230 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #44 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Whitman College awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Whitman College report a median salary of $35,359 a year. This is below $46,816, the median for all majors at Whitman College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Whitman College, general biology students accumulate a median of $18,080 in student loans. This is lower than $18,092, the typical median for all majors at Whitman College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,560 | $63,510 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Whitman College were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Whitman College.
The general biology program at Whitman College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 31 |
Whitman College conferred 31 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).